![Recyclability of Great Barrier Relief. The cap/pump is made of PP [5] which has medium recyclability. The bottle is made of recycled 100% PCR PET [1] with high recyclability. The silicone insert that helps you use up all of the product is not recyclable. This product's carbon footprint is 0.12 carbon dioxide eq. kg.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2090/8057/products/GBRrecyclabilityFINAL_{width}x.png?v=1682367682)
![Recyclability of Great Barrier Relief. The cap/pump is made of PP [5] which has medium recyclability. The bottle is made of recycled 100% PCR PET [1] with high recyclability. The silicone insert that helps you use up all of the product is not recyclable. This product's carbon footprint is 0.12 carbon dioxide eq. kg.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2090/8057/products/GBRrecyclabilityFINAL_800x.png?v=1682367682)
![Recyclability of Great Barrier Relief. The cap/pump is made of PP [5] which has medium recyclability. The bottle is made of recycled 100% PCR PET [1] with high recyclability. The silicone insert that helps you use up all of the product is not recyclable. This product's carbon footprint is 0.12 carbon dioxide eq. kg.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2090/8057/products/GBRrecyclabilityFINAL_1024x.png?v=1682367682)
Great Barrier Relief
Reparative, skin-soothing serum
$28 (45 ml / 1.52 fl oz)
- Details
- Ingredients
- How to Pair
- Sustainability Guide
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.
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.
How to Recycle
Step 1: Clean and separate! Before recycling, make sure your bottle is rinsed and free of product. It is important to separate the pump + cap and silicone insert from the bottle. The pump itself needs to be taken apart into its components: plastic pump, plastic straw, and spring.
Step 2: Investigate! The silicone insert, plastic straw, and spring are not recyclable and need to be thrown away. The remaining pump + cap are made from PP [5] which is accepted by some curbside recycling programs. The bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) PET [1], which is completely recyclable. We recommend checking with your local recycling to see which materials can be recycled in your area.
Step 3: Recycle! If type 1 and type 5 plastics are both recyclable in your area, we recommend leaving the cap on. The labels or glue can be recycled too, so no need to remove those.
Materials Used
Bottle: 100% PCR PET [1]
Pump, cap: PP [5]
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
- ACAbigail C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11 seconds agoholy grail
you need this product. that is all. get it immediately.
- VFVictoria F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoThe best serum on the market for skin barrier!
I’ve struggled with dry skin most of my life so finding a serum that is not too greasy is a must. This one delivers on everything it claims. So worth it!
- DDaisyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoHOLY GRAIL
Great Barrier Relief absolutely saved my skin. I’m in my mid-twenties and I was still dealing with acne, but after pairing GBR with a super hydrating moisturizer, my acne completely went away. I didn’t realize it when I was struggling with acne, but my skin’s barrier was damaged and my skin was not hydrated—problems solved by this product. My skin is now glowing and I can see my acne scars fading. When I first purchased the product I struggled with the strong scent of tamanu , but after a few uses I got used to it and now I don’t even notice it.
My skin is glowing and has never ever been better. I will never stop purchasing this product! Thank you Krave Beauty!!!
- RERuwanthi E.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars3 days agoSoothing and moisturizing but unfortunately didn't work for me.
This product lives up to the hype in terms of its moisturizing and brightening claims. Unfortunately it gave me milia which I never had. And this product was my latest addition. I had to stop using. Please let me know if and how I can return the remaining product. Thank you Krave team.
KKraveBeauty3 days agoHi Ruwanthi, thanks for taking the time to write this review!
We're really sorry to hear that our Great Barrier Relief did not work out for your skin.
We'll be happy to assist you further, so please be on the lookout for an email from our Customer Care Team! - CCattyT3Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 days agoMy skin savior!
Skin savior - soothes and heals overnight after horrific topical allergic reactions that leave the skin in pain and flaking. This is the product that stopped me from having irritation break outs as severe and frequent as before I began using this half the days of the week. This feels like a thin oily cream rather than a classic serum texture which I love on my dry skin. It has a very distinct smell from the oils in the product, unlike anything I've smelt before - very earthy. This layers with any other toners, serums, essences, moisturizers with no issue, and I can apply this under moisturizer and face oil immediately before SPF and makeup and there is no issue. This truly lives up the the name as this rescues my skin barrier after every disaster while I learn how to work around my (finally diagnosed) allergies to certain common skin care ingredients.
The packaging is amazing - I've never seen the "balloon" and I wish everyone would do this for pump products as I hate wasting even a drop of product. This is a very reasonable price for this mighty skin rescue serum