4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Great Barrier Relief

Reparative, skin-soothing serum

$28 (45 ml / 1.52 fl oz)

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A creamy, nourishing serum that calms signs of sensitivity caused by a broken skin barrier. A blend of nourishing oils and rebalancing actives restore damaged skin to clear breakouts and soothe irritation. Skin looks clear, feels calm, and probably sounds amazing.

A Calming Hand

Our skin and the environment don’t always get along. Whether it’s because you’re a city dweller or got too pump-happy with the retinol, your skin needs some back up. Great Barrier Relief is there to lend a hand, no bat symbol required. GBR works by repairing damage in the skin barrier—the skin’s invisible shield. It helps repair tears and strengthen the barrier wall to kick environmental aggressors to the curb.

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.

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Pair 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]
Pump, cap: PP [5]
Box: FSC paper and soy based inks

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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.

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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.

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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

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,671 reviews
86%would recommend these products
Total 5 star reviews: 1.3k Total 4 star reviews: 133 Total 3 star reviews: 64 Total 2 star reviews: 84 Total 1 star reviews: 87
1,671 reviews
  • LH
    Lane H.
    Verified Buyer
    Great Barrier Relief
    Reviewing
    Great Barrier Relief
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Skin Concern Redness & Inflammation, Sensitivity
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What did you like about this product? Hydrating, Gentle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Go to product to combine with retinol

    This has always been my go to for days when i used anything harsher like a retinol or chemical exfoliator. Soothes my skin and really dampens the harsher feel! Will continue to be a staple in my routine!

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    Paige M.
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    Great Barrier Relief
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    Great Barrier Relief
    I do not recommend this product
    Age Range 18 - 24
    Skin Concern Redness & Inflammation
    What is your skin type? Dry
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Something changed

    This saved my skin last year and I repurchased for the winter months and my skin reacted so bad. I have sores around my nose and mouth and it stings so bad that I can’t put on makeup to cover it.

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    KraveBeauty
    Yesterday

    Hi Paige, thanks for sharing your experience!

    We're really sorry to hear that you experienced a reaction to the Great Barrier Relief. Please be on the lookout for an email from our Customer Care Team!

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    Jackie
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    Great Barrier Relief
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    Great Barrier Relief
    I do not recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Skin Concern Dryness, Sensitivity
    What is your skin type? Dry
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Gave me a rash within minutes of applying

    Not sure if I got a bad bottle but it smells like weird plastic and gave me a rash within 2 minutes of applying. I had nothing else on my face so not sure what happened. This was my first Krave Beauty product so I’m kinda disappointed…I washed my face immediately to stop the burning.

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    KraveBeauty
    1 hour ago

    Hi Jackie! Thank you for giving our Great Barrier Relief a shot, and for this feedback!

    We’re so sorry to hear that our Great Barrier Relief did not work out for you. Our Great Barrier Relief contains many skin-identical ingredients such as ceramides, fatty acids, amino acids, and natural moisturizing factors, so we can only assume that your skin might not do well with one of the following ingredients — tamanu oil, safflower oil, rosehip oil, or tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative). Of course, given the nature of your reaction to the product, we recommend that you stop using it immediately.

    Additionally, while we fully understand that you purchased the product to apply it on your face, rather than discarding the product entirely, we suggest trying it out on different parts of the body that may benefit from extra hydration such as hands, elbows, etc. One of our teammates who has experienced reactions to tamanu oil on their face enjoys using the remainder of the product on their hands. However, please note that we are not dermatologists and it's always best to seek professional help from your healthcare provider to correctly identify what the problem is.

    We hope this was helpful, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hello@kravebeauty.com!

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    Maria M.
    Verified Buyer
    Great Barrier Relief
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    Great Barrier Relief
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Skin Concern Aging, Dark Spots, Redness & Inflammation, Sensitivity
    What is your skin type? Normal
    What did you like about this product? Hydrating, Gentle, Noticeable Results, Lightweight, Non-sticky
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Love this product!

    I'm on my second or third bottle and I love it, but for whatever reason, the entire thing popped open and leaked EVERYWHERE when I was trying to unscrew the top part(which I guess didn't need to be done). So much of it was wasted :( but I'm using the little bit that was left over. But my skin always looks and feels better when I use this stuff.

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    KraveBeauty
    2 weeks ago

    Hi Maria! We're sorry to hear that.

    Our Great Barrier Relief's packaging is designed to keep the formula sealed inside a silicone insert; the insert is airless and opening the bottle will cause air to rush in and spill the formula. Breaking it open will also irreversibly damage the packaging so you can’t use or reseal the product.

    Please be on the lookout for an email from our Customer Care Team!

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    ahnt
    Verified Buyer
    Great Barrier Relief
    Reviewing
    Great Barrier Relief
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Skin Concern Dark Spots
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What did you like about this product? Nourishing, Gentle, Noticeable Results, Lightweight, Layers Easily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    LoooOOoovE!

    Glad to have come across this product! I've been using it ever since it first released, and has helped SO much with dark spots and hyperpigmentation. I'm amazed at how fast it works in brightening the dark spots and minimizing it. It's like magic!! It's also very soothing on the skin. I love the nutty smell and using it as a lightweight moisturizer before sunscreen. My only one con is - I am not crazy about the packaging. It's alright - I miss the old packaging!

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