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Microbiome Barrier Cream

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BARRIER + LIPID SUPPORT For All Profiles

Microbiome Barrier Cream

FOR DRYNESS • BARRIER STRESS • DEHYDRATION

A microbiome-focused barrier cream designed to replenish hydration, reinforce skin integrity, and support a balanced, resilient complexion.

$38.00
Sale price  $38.00 Regular price 

SELECT SKIN PROFILE

Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 is formulated for all Fitzpatrick skin profiles. Whether your skin is sensitive, balanced, or melanin-rich, this barrier repair moisturizer delivers the same clinically supported hydration, microbiome support, and barrier restoration for every complexion.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 is a barrier repair moisturizer and face moisturizer precision-formulated to work in harmony with the skin's natural diurnal and nocturnal rhythms. As the final step in Auburn Rowe's rhythm-aligned Essentials Collection, it reinforces barrier structure, optimizes moisture retention, and promotes long-term skin resilience for Fitzpatrick Types I through VI.

At the heart of the formula is ADH-8™ Advanced Dermal Lipid Complex, a bio-identical lipid system designed to replicate the skin's natural structure and support long-term skin barrier repair, hydration, and microbiome stability. Skin-identical lipids - including ceramides and phospholipids - reinforce the barrier and maintain structural integrity. Glyceryl glucoside enhances moisture retention through aquaporin activation, while six plant-derived extracts from Centella Asiatica, Arnica Montana, Cypress, and Solomon's Seal feed beneficial skin microbes, support microcirculation, and calm visible redness.

Formulated without compromise, Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 functions as an effective anti aging moisturizer, supporting long-term elasticity, resilience, and skin density. As a face cream for dry skin or the final sealing step in a full clinical routine, it locks in the actives from every serum layer beneath it and restores the skin surface to a state of balanced, healthy function. Auburn Rowe formulates Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 for all skin profiles because every complexion deserves a face moisturizer built on real barrier science.

HOW TO USE

Apply Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 as the final step in your morning or evening routine to seal in hydration and lock in the actives from prior serum layers. As a barrier repair moisturizer, apply evenly across the face and neck. In the morning, finish with SPF 30+.

Follow in your AM routine after BioVital Rejuvenation Serum and Advanced Biomimetic Peptide Emulsion. In your PM routine, layer after Epigenetic Repair Complex and Advanced Biomimetic Peptide Emulsion. Microbiome Barrier Cream 01 completes both phases of Auburn Rowe's rhythm-aligned ritual for long-term hydration and resilience.

Patch test before first use: apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear, and wait 24 to 48 hours.

KEY BENEFITS
  • Supports  skin barrier repair and reinforces barrier integrity and lipid structure
  • Provides  a balanced, healthy skin microbiome
  • Locks in multi-level hydration and improves water balance
  • Calms visible redness and irritation
  • Supports long-term elasticity, resilience, and skin density as an anti aging moisturizer

Self-reported responses. Individual results may vary.

INGREDIENTS

Key Ingredients

  • Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothes, repairs, hydrates, anti-aging
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractProtects from UV, soothes, reduces redness
  • EctoinCalms, protects, repairs
  • Glyceryl GlucosideMoisturizing, skin softening
  • SqualaneMoisturizes, softens, enhances suppleness
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterDeep hydration, soothes irritation
  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilMoisturizes, protects, provides antioxidant defense
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Neutralizes free radicals, supports repair
  • Venotonic Plant ComplexImproves microcirculation, evens skin tone

AQUA, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (NEROLI) FLOWER WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, DIMETHICONE, PROPANEDIOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, COCO CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, ECTOIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE / SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS SEED EXTRACT, POLYGONATUM MULTIFLORUM RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, MALTODEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL

Your Routine

After cleansing and toning, apply in this order:
  1. STEP 01 BioVital 02 Rejuvenation Serum

    A precision daytime serum for sensitive skin. Supports hydration balance, calms visible redness, and reinforces barrier resilience with BAH-6™ Bio-Adaptive Hydration Complex.

  2. STEP 02 Advanced Biomimetic Peptide Emulsion

    A precision multi-functional peptide treatment that reinforces barrier integrity, delivers multi-level hydration, and supports structural renewal for visibly firmer, smoother, and more resilient-looking skin.

  3. STEP 03 THIS PRODUCT Microbiome Barrier Cream

    A microbiome-focused barrier cream designed to replenish hydration, reinforce skin integrity, and support a balanced, resilient complexion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IS MICROBIOME BARRIER CREAM FORMULATED FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?

Yes. Microbiome Barrier Cream is formulated for all six Fitzpatrick skin types. Built on ADH-8™ Advanced Dermal Lipid Complex, it delivers barrier restoration and microbiome support for every complexion without triggering irritation or imbalance. As the final step in both Auburn Rowe's AM and PM routines, it locks in all prior serum actives and seals the skin surface.

HOW DOES ADH-8™ ADVANCED DERMAL LIPID COMPLEX SUPPORT THE SKIN BARRIER?

ADH-8™ is Auburn Rowe's proprietary barrier technology at the heart of Microbiome Barrier Cream. It combines skin-identical lipids (ceramides, phospholipids, squalane), a moisture-activating hydration system (glyceryl glucoside, ectoin), and a six-extract venotonic plant complex (Centella Asiatica, Arnica Montana, Cypress, Solomon's Seal, Grape Seed, Green Tea) that feeds beneficial skin microbes while inhibiting potentially harmful bacteria. It targets the structural root of dryness and sensitivity, not just surface hydration.

CAN I USE MICROBIOME BARRIER CREAM AS A FACE CREAM FOR DRY SKIN?

Yes. Its rich lipid complex including Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, and Squalane, deeply moisturizes and seals in hydration throughout the day and overnight. In a 12-week clinical evaluation of 120 participants, 100% experienced improved skin hydration and 97% reported smoother, softer, more radiant skin.

DOES MICROBIOME BARRIER CREAM WORK AS AN ANTI AGING MOISTURIZER?

Yes. Microbiome Barrier Cream supports the foundational conditions for youthful-looking skin: a strong lipid barrier, stable hydration levels, and a balanced microbiome. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) neutralizes free radicals that accelerate oxidative aging, while Ectoin protects from environmental oxidative stress. Long-term use supports elasticity, resilience, and skin density - the same cellular properties that decline with age.

HOW LONG UNTIL I SEE RESULTS FROM MICROBIOME BARRIER CREAM?

In a 12-week user trial of 120 participants (aged 25–70, Fitzpatrick Types I–VI), 100% experienced improved skin hydration, 97% reported smoother, softer, more radiant skin, and 94% agreed it helps calm irritated skin. Initial hydration improvement is typically felt within the first week of use. Barrier rebalancing and microbiome support build over continued daily use. Self-reported responses; individual results may vary.

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