The Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream is a nappy-area barrier cream designed to protect, soothe and support your baby's delicate skin at every change. Formulated with zinc oxide and Avocado Perseose®, it forms a protective yet breathable layer over clean, dry skin — a practical everyday bum cream you can reach for from birth (for babies out of NICU) right through the nappy stage.
Mustela describes this as a triple-action formula: it is designed to help prevent nappy rash, soothe existing redness and discomfort, and support the skin's barrier. With 98% ingredients of natural origin and a fragrance-free base, it's made to be gentle enough for use at every nappy change, while the thick, long-lasting texture stays where you put it. It comes in 50 ml and 100 ml sizes.
How it works
- Protective barrier: Zinc oxide forms a breathable layer that helps shield the skin from external irritants such as urine, stool and friction from the nappy.
- Soothing action: Oxeoline of Alcacea and Sunflower Oil Distillate work to calm existing redness and discomfort — Mustela notes the formula is clinically proven to soothe the nappy area and relieve irritation and redness from the very first use.
- Barrier support: Vitamin F (essential lipids) and Avocado Perseose® help reinforce the skin's natural defences and support repair.
Key Ingredients
| Zinc Oxide |
What it does: Forms a protective, breathable barrier over the skin. Why it works: It has protective and anti-enzymatic properties that help limit contact between the skin and nappy-area irritants. |
| Avocado Perseose® |
What it does: Helps protect and hydrate the skin barrier. Why it works: It reinforces the skin's natural defences and helps preserve its cellular richness. |
| Sunflower Oil Distillate |
What it does: Provides essential lipids for the skin. Why it works: These lipids help build the skin barrier and promote its repair. |
| Oxeoline of Alcacea |
What it does: Soothes the skin. Why it works: Its calming properties help settle redness and discomfort in the nappy area. |
How to Use
- Change wet and dirty nappies promptly.
- Cleanse the nappy area and allow it to dry.
- At each nappy change, apply a thick layer to clean, dry skin, paying extra attention to red or irritated areas.
Use daily to help maintain skin comfort. The thick formula is designed to be easy to apply and remove, and the flip-top cap allows for one-handed application during changes.
Best For
The Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream is a good option for parents who:
- Want a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic barrier cream for sensitive skin
- Are looking for a cream they can use at every change, from birth (babies out of NICU) onwards
- Prefer a formula that is free from parabens, phthalates and phenoxyethanol, with 98% ingredients of natural origin
- Value eco-conscious touches like a biodegradable formula and recyclable packaging
Disclaimer
This is a cosmetic barrier cream, not a medicine. It has been tested under paediatric and dermatological control and is described as hypoallergenic, which is formulated to reduce the risk of allergic reactions. In case of persistent redness or oozing, it is advisable to consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2-Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Levulinic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Levulinate, Undecyl Dimethyl Oxazoline, Propylene Carbonate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract.
Forms a protective barrier against external irritants
Enriched with Zinc Oxide and Vitamin F for skin repair
Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin
Clinically tested under dermatological and paediatric control
Thick, long-lasting formula that is easy to apply and remove
Free from parabens, phthalates, and phenoxyethanol
Biodegradable formula with recyclable packaging
Safe for use from birth onwards
98% plant-based ingredients
Sensitive Skin
- 1x Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream Tube