Brand Comparison
Postquam Cosmetic vs Real Barrier
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Real Barrier
Higher editor rating (8.7 vs 8.5)
Postquam Cosmetic
Postquam is the brand Spanish dermatologists hand patients walking out of an IPL or peel session — formulated specifically for skin that's been freshly disrupted and needs to repair without irritation. Hospital-grade gentleness, clinical INCI lists, fragrance-free across the line. Underrated outside the Spanish dermatology ecosystem.
Pros
- ✓ Hospital-grade gentleness
- ✓ Excellent post-procedure use
- ✓ Genuinely fragrance-free
- ✓ Spanish derm-clinic standard
Cons
- ✗ Generic clinical packaging
- ✗ Limited distribution outside Spain
- ✗ Range is utilitarian, not glamorous
Real Barrier
Real Barrier is the kind of brand dermatologists quietly recommend without the hype. Launched in 2015 as ATOPALM's adult-focused line, it's built around one core technology — MLE (Multi-Lamellar Emulsion), a patented way of formulating ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the same lamellar structure as human skin. The result is a hero Extreme Cream that rebuilds the barrier twice as fast as most ceramide moisturisers in independent testing. Not a brand you buy for a routine — a brand you buy for your most compromised skin days. The Intensive Moisture Essence and Aqua Soothing Ampoule are under-appreciated supporting actors. Real Barrier is Korea's quiet answer to La Roche-Posay Toleriane.
Pros
- ✓ patented MLE ceramide technology is legitimately differentiated and clinically backed
- ✓ Extreme Cream restored 99% of barrier function within two weeks in the brand's published clinical data
