Product Description
Abib, one of Korea's most trusted clean beauty brands, presents the Ectoin Panthenol 11% Cream Barrier Tube — a focused, no-fuss daily moisturizer built around two of the most well-regarded barrier-supporting ingredients in modern skincare: Ectoin (1%) and Panthenol (10%), totaling an impressive 11% combined active complex in a single cream. This is a cream designed for skin that feels easily sensitized, reactive to environmental changes, or simply in need of a reliable, comforting daily moisturizer that keeps the skin feeling protected and nourished throughout the day. The formula delivers 24-hour lasting hydration in a lightweight, non-sticky texture that absorbs quickly and comfortably — making it suitable for all skin types including oily and combination skin, and ideal for those who want a genuinely effective daily barrier cream without heaviness or greasiness. Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, and Phytosphingosine form a skin-identical lipid trio that mirrors the natural components of the skin's own moisture barrier, keeping the skin feeling comfortable and balanced. Squalane and Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil deliver a layer of plant-based nourishment without clogging pores. Tested for sensitivity on sensitive skin. Made in South Korea.
Key Features
Ectoin (1%) is a naturally occurring extremolyte — a small molecule produced by microorganisms living in extreme environments — that has become one of K-beauty's most celebrated skin-comforting ingredients. In skincare, Ectoin acts as a powerful humectant and a protective shield for the skin surface, helping the skin feel resilient and comfortable even when exposed to environmental stressors such as UV light, pollution, or temperature changes. It has a feather-light, non-greasy feel on the skin while delivering deep, lasting hydration. Panthenol (10%) is Provitamin B5, one of the most universally trusted ingredients in skincare formulation. At the high concentration of 10% used in this cream, Panthenol delivers deep conditioning, moisture retention, and a softening effect that noticeably improves the feel and appearance of the skin surface with every use. It is particularly beloved for leaving the skin feeling smooth, calm, and comfortable after application. Together, Ectoin and Panthenol at a combined 11% concentration create a dual-layer barrier care experience — Ectoin working on the surface to protect and shield, Panthenol working within the skin's texture to soften and condition. Ceramide NP is a skin-identical lipid that closely mirrors one of the key components of the skin's natural moisture barrier, helping to maintain a comfortable, well-nourished skin surface feel. Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine complete the natural barrier lipid trio alongside Ceramide NP, creating a balanced skin-feeling formula that mirrors the composition of healthy skin. Squalane provides a lightweight, fast-absorbing layer of emollient nourishment that leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth without greasiness. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil adds further nourishing plant lipid support. Glyceryl Glucoside and Glucose provide additional moisture-retention benefits. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) adds antioxidant surface care. The formula is fragrance-free in the traditional perfume sense, preserved with a gentle combination of 1,2-Hexanediol and Hydroxyacetophenone, and free from alcohol and unnecessary irritants — making it a comfortable choice for even the most easily sensitized skin types. The hygienic tube format keeps the formula fresh and uncontaminated throughout the entire period of use.
How to Use
As the final step of your skincare routine, squeeze an appropriate amount of cream from the tube and smooth it evenly across the face and neck. Gently pat until fully absorbed. Use morning and evening for best results. In the morning, follow with broad-spectrum SPF on top. The lightweight, non-sticky texture makes it suitable for both morning and evening use and comfortable to wear under makeup or SPF without pilling. Can also be applied to particularly dry or sensitized areas of the body as a targeted comfort cream.
Volume
50ml / 1.69 fl.oz. / Shelf life: 12 months after opening
Ingredients (Mandatory)
Ingredients: WATER, PANTHENOL, PROPANEDIOL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SQUALANE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, ECTOIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ARGININE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLUCOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, CHOLESTEROL, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CERAMIDE NP, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE