Barrier Repair Duo

✓ 90% reported soothed and moisturised skin

Two lightweight serums that rebuild and rebalance a struggling skin barrier. For oily, combination and over-treated skin.

Balancing

Soothing

Repairing

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Two lightweight serums that rebuild and rebalance a struggling skin barrier. For normal, oily, combination and over-treated skin. 

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WHAT'S INSIDE

1 x Exosome Barrier Repair Serum 50ml + 1 x Signature Serum Light 50ml

WHO IT'S FOR

Normal, combination and oily skin that has lost its balance. Skin that's shiny through the T-zone but tight or flaky on the cheeks, or stings when you apply products. Anyone who has overdone acids, retinoids or breakout treatments, finds barrier creams too heavy, or needs gentle support after an aesthetic treatment.

WHY THIS COMBINATION WORKS

A damaged barrier needs the missing lipids put back, then steady daily support while it recovers. Exosome Barrier Repair Serum does the rebuilding, with Water Radish Exosomes and three skin-identical ceramides plus olive ceramides. Signature Serum Light keeps skin hydrated and balanced, with Niacinamide to support barrier function and help reduce excess oil. Between them you get ceramides from three sources in two light textures, and neither contains retinol. In our clinics we often see oily skin that's been over-treated. Our advice is to pause, rebuild, then go back to your actives once skin feels comfortable again.

HOW TO USE

Step 1. Exosome Barrier Repair Serum: Apply to cleansed face, neck and décolleté. Use once or twice daily.

Step 2. Signature Serum Light: Apply directly over the top of the Exosome Barrier Repair Serum. Use once or twice daily. Follow with Vitamin C Daily Defence SPF30 (morning). In the evening if your skin can handle some gentle retinol, follow with and Night Recovery Cream, or your usual moisturiser. 

Top Tip: If using one of the Dr Somji Concentrates, apply after Exosome Barrier Repair Serum and before Signature Serum Light.

✓ 97% agree skin feels moisturised — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

✓ 97% said skin felt moisturised, calm and soothed — Signature Serum Light, first use

✓ 95% said skin felt nourished and hydrated — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum, first use

✓ Over 90%: skin feels moisturised, rebalanced and smooth-looking — Signature Serum Light

✓ 90% agree skin feels soothed and smoothed — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

Water Radish Exosomes — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

Derived from the Water Radish plant, these active exosomes contain a unique compound that helps brighten the skin and strengthen its natural barrier.

Triple Ceramide Blend, Olive Ceramides — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

Three essential skin-identical ceramides, plus olive ceramides, that help restore the natural barrier, reduce roughness, improve skin tone and soften the appearance of wrinkles.

Oat Kernel Extract, Pine Bark Phytosterols — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

A natural lipid complex rich in skin-identical fatty acids, with phytosterols that mimic the lipids found in skin. Leaves skin soothed and moisturised, and helps reduce the appearance of redness while restoring barrier function.

Niacinamide — Signature Serum Light

Improves the skin’s barrier function and reduces excess oil and the appearance of hyperpigmentation, for clearer, more balanced skin.

SOM1X® — Signature Serum Light

Dr Somji’s proprietary blend of Centella, Marine Prebiotics, Ceramides and MSM, designed to restore a healthy, balanced complexion while soothing, nourishing and protecting stressed skin.

Hyaluronic Acid Complex — Signature Serum Light

A hydrating complex with antioxidant properties that restores and continuously replenishes moisture.

What's the difference between the Barrier Repair Duo and The Barrier Builders?

The Barrier Repair Duo is two lightweight serums for normal, combination and oily skin. The Barrier Builders is a three-step routine for dry, mature and sensitive skin, pairing the Exosome Barrier Repair Serum with Nourishing Cream Cleanser and the richer Night Recovery Cream. If your skin is dry rather than oily, start with The Barrier Builders.

Does the duo contain retinol, and can I keep using my actives?

Neither serum contains retinol. You can use the duo alongside your usual actives, but if your skin is stinging or flaking, our clinic advice is to pause strong actives for a couple of weeks while your barrier recovers. Then bring them back gradually, one at a time. If you use a prescription retinoid, follow your prescriber's advice.

Can I use the Barrier Repair Duo after an aesthetic treatment?

Yes. Both serums are fragrance free, dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin, so they're a gentle way to support skin while it settles after treatments such as laser, microneedling or peels. Check with your practitioner when it's safe to restart your routine.

Will these serums feel heavy or greasy on oily skin?

No. Both have light textures that absorb quickly, and the Signature Serum Light was formulated specifically for normal to oily skin. Trial participants described it as hydrating without being oily, and said it worked well under foundation.

How long until I see results from this duo?

Most people feel a difference from the first application: 97% said the Signature Serum Light left skin moisturised, calm and soothed after first use, and 95% said the Exosome Barrier Repair Serum left skin nourished and hydrated. After 4 weeks of daily use, 90% agreed skin felt soothed and smoothed. Use both serums consistently, morning and evening, while the barrier rebuilds.

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Dr Somji Skincare

Dermatologically tested

Dr Somji Skincare

Doctor Developed

Dr Somji Skincare

Made in the UK

Dr Somji Skincare

Fragrance Free

Dr Somji Skincare

Cruelty Free

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Dr Somji’s proprietary blend of powerful active ingredients, designed to restore and maintain a healthy-looking, balanced and radiant complexion, whilst helping to soothe, nourish and protect stressed skin.

A multi-functional B3 vitamin active that simultaneously inhibits sebum synthesis, shrinks the appearance of enlarged pores, strengthens the epidermal barrier and reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — the most complete single active for oily skin.

Selected from a panel of 50+ plant exosomes after full genomic mapping — Water Radish exosomes share 48 DNA and mRNA transcripts with human skin barrier cells, giving them an unmatched ability to communicate with and activate the skin's own repair signalling pathways.

HOW TO

Apply directly to cleansed face, neck and décolleté once or twice daily. Follow with  Signature Serum Light. If using a Concentrate, layer betweem them. 

Apply directly after Exosome Barrier Repair Serum to cleansed face, neck and décolleté once or twice daily. Follow with Vitamin C Daily Defence SPF 30 in the morning and if skin can tolerate gentle retinol, Night Recovery Cream in the evening. 

Visibly calmer, hydrated and balanced skin. Over time skin texture improves, redness is reduced and skin feels brighter, clearer and more resilient.

INDEPENDENT USER TRIALS

PROVEN RESULTS

97%

agree skin feels moisturised — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

97%

said skin felt moisturised, calm and soothed — Signature Serum Light, first use

90%

skin feels moisturised, rebalanced and smooth-looking — Signature Serum Light

STRENGTHENED SKIN BARRIER

VISIA imaging at 8 weeks shows calmer, smoother and more resilient skin, reflecting a rebuilt, better-supported barrier.

COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE

Non-negotiable — UV is the primary driver of new pigmentation.

Overnight retinol renewal and barrier repair while you sleep.

A 100%-stripped-barrier-free cleanse to start every routine.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

"Felt hydrating without being oily"

"Cleared up dry patches and I've got nicer than usual soft skin"

"No problems to my sensitive skin, in fact, my skin feels better than ever"

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