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Great Barrier Relief
Reparative, skin-soothing serum
$28 (45 ml / 1.52 fl oz)
Now available in Jumbo - 2.2x size!
- Details
- Ingredients
- How to Pair
- Sustainability Guide
A creamy, nourishing serum that calms signs of sensitivity caused by a compromised skin barrier. With its blend of nourishing oils + rebalancing actives, Great Barrier Relief helps by gently hydrating the skin, soothing irritation, and strengthening the barrier wall to replenish dry skin and kick redness to the curb. Whether you’ve over-exfoliated or got too pump-happy with retinol, GBR is here to lend a calming hand, no bat symbol required.
- What does it do: Soothes sensitivity, redness + irritation so skin looks and feels calm.
- Why is it different: Restores and gently moisturizes over-sensitized skin without leaving a greasy after-feel.
- Helps with: Repairing and strengthening your skin barrier so it can protect you from environmental aggressors and eczema flare-ups.
- Made for: All skin types but especially sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
- Bonus: Our packaging allows you to use up every last drop!
PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free.
Tamanu Oil: Soothes irritation and calms redness without greasiness. Niacinamide: Helps clear spots, fades discoloration, and brightens skin. Ceramides: Essential to skin health—helps replenish fatty building blocks of the skin barrier.
The color and texture of Great Barrier Relief may naturally vary slightly from batch to batch. No worries! This is a normal occurrence when using naturally-derived ingredients and it does not impact the efficacy of the formula.
NOTE: Great Barrier Relief does contain 10% Tamanu Oil, which is derived from Tamanu nuts. Though most people don’t have issues using this ingredient, people with nut allergies could have a potential reaction. If you think your skin will react, we recommend performing a 24-hour patch test on your wrist and neck first and slowly integrating GBR into your routine thereafter. If you do experience an allergic reaction, stop using the product immediately and seek medical attention if needed.
K102-01-0000-EUPair with Oat So Simple Water Cream
When you’re craving: Extra moisture
Why it works: Water-based cream to hydrate, oil-based serum to seal it in.
How to use: Can be mixed together or applied in any order.
Extra tip: Apply moisturizer liberally but apply serum in layers to prevent greasiness.
Materials Used
Bottle: 100% PCR PET [1]
Cap: PP [5]
Pump: Mixed Material [7]
Shrink Wrap Label: PET [1]
Box: FSC paper and soy based inks
Mighty Morphing Power Changer
Great Barrier Relief is a natural shapeshifter. You can use it as a daily serum, substitute it for your moisturizer or as an acne treatment to transform a spot into a not.
Mighty Morphing Power Changer
Great Barrier Relief is a natural shapeshifter. You can use it as a daily serum, substitute it for your moisturizer or as an acne treatment to transform a spot into a not.
The Best Things Come in 3's
GBR is loaded with Tamanu Oil, a breakout-clearing, texture-smoothing, manicure-giving (beta) active that replenishes skin. Paired with Safflower and Rosehip oil, this trio visibly calms redness and nourishes dry skin from the first swipe.
Millennial Parent Vibes
Niacinamide a.k.a. the soccer parent of skincare ingredients is a master multitasker. It helps prevent breakouts and fades the look of dark spots for radiant, even skin. That’s good parenting.
New Look, Same Old Fave
GBR’s glowed up. Our OG tried-and-true serum is now in an airless pump that pushes out every bit of product, so you don’t need to break it open. Don’t do it, bestie... Just trust us.
SKINSTRUCTIONS
How to Use Your Serum
Apply 1-2 pumps on clean, dry skin. Use a little extra for dry skin and a little less for oily skin. Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed. If using as a sensitive spot treatment, use light pats or apply with a q-tip.
Exhibits A Through You
Sunny
Skin Concern: dark spots, dryness, irritation
Age: 25-34
“Not only does Great Barrier Relief reinforce my skin barrier, at the same time, it also helps fade dark spots. Its hero ingredient is tamanu oil, which gives it this sage green color and its earthy smell. Thanks to me, this is also my mother's favorite skincare product. She's gone through more bottles than I have.”
Bianca
Skin Concern: redness & inflammation, sensitivity
Age: 25-34
“Great Barrier Relief is one of my daily essentials in my morning and nighttime skin care routine. She's formulated with a lot of emollients, which work to nourish, soothe, and hydrate the skin. Within two weeks of using Great Barrier Relief, I was able to see an immediate big difference in skin barrier health, hydration levels, and overall skin radiance.”
Asa
Skin Concern: dryness, redness & inflammation, sensitivity
Age: 25-34
“When I discovered the Great Barrier Relief, this was the game changer for me. I felt like it really was the comforting and soothing product that I was looking for, that didn't create any irritation or inflammation. It's like a best friend that just never lets you down. It's always there for you and it's reliable.”
Nicole
Skin Concern: acne, dark spots, dullness
Age: 18-24
“Using Great Barrier Relief, my skin has had significant improvements. My hyperpigmentation has gone away. I noticed that my itchiness has also reduced, especially around my nose area where I tend to get very red and irritated... It just makes your skin feel so dewy and so luscious.”
Kirk
Skin Concern: dryness, pores, uneven texture
Age: 25-34
“Great Barrier Relief has completely changed my skin... Putting on Great Barrier Relief brings a really cool, soothing rush to my skin. It's drastically reduced my pore size, really helped with redness, and I feel like my scars heal faster than ever before.”
Real Customers, Honest Words
- JBJeffrey B.Verified BuyerReviewingGreat Barrier ReliefI do not recommend this productAge Range 25 - 34Skin Concern Acne, Dryness, Redness & InflammationWhat is your skin type? CombinationRated 1 out of 5 stars7 hours agoAllergic :(
I've used three bottles of the older formula (before the cool balloon packaging) and LOVED it. I never had any issues with it. I wanted to bring GBR back into my routine but I sadly broke out in an itchy rash all over my face. I just read through the other reviews, and it seems like the Rosehip oil is the culprit. If the original formula hasn't changed, maybe the Rosehip supplier changed? It might be worth investigating the quality of the ingredients because my skin is on fire.
KKraveBeauty47 minutes agoHi Jeffrey, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
While our products have been formulated to be suitable for all skin types, we understand that everyone's skin is different and may react differently to individual products and ingredients. Our Great Barrier Relief formula has not changed, so we're sorry to hear about the less-than-ideal experience.
Again, we're sorry to hear about your experience and hope for the speedy recovery of your skin! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at hello@kravebeauty.com!
- MMaddieReviewingGreat Barrier ReliefI do not recommend this productRated 1 out of 5 starsYesterday1 Star
i am acne prone and have sensitive skin. This seemed to trigger my acne and caused comedonal acne.
KKraveBeautyYesterdayHi Madison, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so sorry to hear that our Great Barrier Relief gave your skin a reaction. As with any product, we cannot guarantee that your skin will react positively as everyone's skin is different and reacts differently to certain products or product combinations. That's why we advise starting out with a small patch test and exercising caution when introducing new products into your routine. We sincerely apologize for this less-than-ideal experience and hope for the speedy recovery of your skin! - MMaeVerified BuyerReviewingGreat Barrier ReliefI recommend this productAge Range 25 - 34Skin Concern Acne, Aging, Dullness, Pores, Redness & InflammationWhat is your skin type? CombinationWhat did you like about this product? Nourishing, Hydrating, Layers Easily, Works Under Makeup, GentleRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdaySimple Favorite
I hadn’t purchased this in a while and on a recent order decided to add back to routine and am not sure why I ever removed it. The formula is so gentle on my skin. Seriously think this needs to be in everyone’s routine for how great it is. The packaging is fun and the sustainability is why I continue to shop with Krave!
- MmelissaVerified BuyerReviewingGreat Barrier ReliefI recommend this productAge Range 18 - 24Skin Concern Redness & Inflammation, SensitivityWhat is your skin type? SensitiveWhat did you like about this product? Noticeable Results, Lightweight, Gentle, Non-stickyRated 4 out of 5 stars4 days agoLove it!
Really love the product and how soft it makes my skin. I’ve gone through a few bottles and will continue to repurchase. Only problem is the little product in the bottle. Either way would highly recommend!!
- AAnaVerified BuyerReviewingGreat Barrier ReliefAge Range 18 - 24Skin Concern Acne, Sensitivity, Redness & InflammationWhat is your skin type? SensitiveRated 3 out of 5 stars4 days agoWhat happened???
This was my holy grail since before they upgraded the packaging but I noticed my skin freaking out while I went through the last two bottles but I never could have imagined it was from this product. There is no way that the formula didn’t change or what/where they source their ingredients didn’t change. Something changed. This stuff literally burns my skin now. I hadn’t changed anything in my routine but suddenly this stuff was causing burns around my mouth and forehead. I took it out to trial another moisturizer and then went back to it bc I still couldn’t believe it was causing my issues and it literally felt like my face went on fire as soon as I applied it. I’m so so sad, this was the only product I could use as a moisturizer and I had JUST bought the jumbo bottle.
KKraveBeauty4 days agoHi Ana, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're really sorry to hear that our Great Barrier Relief caused irritation and burning on your skin.
While our product formulation has not changed, we're so sorry to see that the Great Barrier Relief gave you this reaction, given the nature of your reaction to the product, we recommend that you stop using it immediately. We suggest that you focus on properly nourishing and soothing the skin with products that you know to work for your skin.
Again, we sincerely apologize for this experience. Please be on the lookout for an email from our Customer Care Team!