Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream

Name: Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream
Brand: Neostrata
SKU: F30351
Price: 50.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

£50.80

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✓ 12% PHA Barrier Support | ✓ Replaces Bionic Face Cream | ✓ For Sensitive and Post-Treatment Skin

Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream is the new-generation replacement for the much-loved Bionic Face Cream (previously Neostrata Restore Bionic Face Cream). This balmy moisturiser delivers calming hydration that soothes the look of irritation and helps restore the skin's moisture barrier, making it a reliable choice for sensitive, reactive or compromised-feeling skin. If you are looking for a barrier cream that is gentle enough after a peel yet rich enough for everyday dryness, this is it.

It is built on 12% polyhydroxy acid (PHA), gentle humectants that help skin hold on to moisture while supporting a healthy microbiome and resetting skin's pH. 2% Actiphyte sugar kelp (brown algae) soothes and helps defend against drying environmental aggressors, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid bind water into the skin for long-lasting comfort. NEOSTRATA says it is clinically shown to help skin recover faster and immediately calm reactive-feeling skin.

Visible Results Users Love

Immediately calmer, more comfortable skin
A stronger-feeling moisture barrier
Long-lasting hydration without heaviness
Skin that bounces back faster after professional treatments

Why This Beats a Standard Barrier Cream

Most barrier creams simply sit on the surface. Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream combines occlusive comfort with 12% PHA, so it hydrates, gently renews and helps balance the microbiome at the same time. It is also safe to pair with vitamin C, retinol and AHAs, so it fits into an active routine rather than replacing it.

Best For

Sensitive, reactive or easily irritated skin
Skin that feels tight or dry after peels, microneedling or laser
Anyone using retinol or acids who needs extra comfort
Fans of the old Bionic Face Cream - Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream is its replacement

Becci, a registered aesthetics nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, recommended Bionic Face Cream to clients for years. She has switched them to this new formula because it does the same comforting job with a stronger barrier-support story.

Size: 40g

FAQS

Is Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream the same as Bionic Face Cream? +

NEOSTRATA describes it as the new and improved replacement for Bionic Face Cream. It is a new formula built on 12% PHA rather than the original, so compare the ingredient list if you are switching.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin? +

Yes. It is designed for sensitive, reactive or compromised skin, with soothing kelp extract and gentle PHAs.

Can I use it after a chemical peel or microneedling? +

Yes - NEOSTRATA recommends it after peels and aesthetic procedures. Cleanse gently, avoid fragranced serums and harsh exfoliants, then apply. Always follow your practitioner's aftercare first.

Can I use it with retinol and vitamin C? +

Yes, it is safe to use alongside vitamin C, retinol and AHAs. If any discomfort occurs, alternate them between morning and evening.

Do I need SPF with it? +

Yes. PHAs are part of the formula, so use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.

How does it help the skin barrier? +

PHAs attract water and support the barrier, kelp soothes and defends against drying aggressors, and glycerin plus hyaluronic acid bind moisture into the skin.

Is Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream a good moisturiser for dry, tight skin? +

Yes. Its balmy texture delivers long-lasting hydration, so it suits dry and dehydrated skin as well as sensitive skin.

Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? +

NEOSTRATA does not publish specific pregnancy guidance. It contains no retinoids, but please check with your midwife or GP before use.

Neostrata Restore PHA Barrier Recovery Cream