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Behind barrière: Our Why

We believe daily wellness should be effortless. With science-backed formulas held to the highest safety standards, our patches are made to seamlessly slip into your day. Just peel and stick — no complications, no compromises.

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Where It Began

The science was there. The practicality? Not so much.

That’s the realization barrière co-founder Cleo had after trying medical transdermal patches for her own vitamin deficiencies. But they were irritating, inconvenient, and bulky — not made for sustainable habits or realistic routines.

barrière was born not just as a solution to the absorption problem but as a solution to the habit-building problem.

And Cleo’s not alone: 86% of the U.S. population take supplements, but only half stick to their routine. The vision was to make it as easy, enjoyable and effective as possible to build and maintain wellness routines.

And now, Cleo and her co-founder Alexa have brought that goal to life with beautiful, easy-to-use patches that deliver vitamins safely and efficiently, without disrupting your day-to-day life.

Thank you for making barrière a part of your wellness journey.

Clinically Studied, Science Backed

If properly made, transdermal patches can offer
 6-10x the absorption rate of oral vitamins.*

That means using:

  • Micronized ingredient particle sizes under 50 microns.
  • Hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic versions of specific ingredients.
  • Clinically-tested ingredients with efficacy in gold standard trials.
Infographic: barrière patches consist of four layers: a patented laser print, a waterproof P.E.T. film, a micronized ingredient layer, and a hypoallergenic adhesive layer.
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    Hypoallergenic Adhesive
    icon: developed by doctors
    Doctor-Developed
    Third-Party Tested icon
    Third-Party Tested
    Vegan & Plant-Powered icon
    Vegan & Plant-Powered
    Cruelty-Free icon
    Cruelty-Free
    No Junk or Fillers icon
    No Fillers or Junk

Research & Trials

  • NAD+ Consumer
 Wellness Study

    The Barrière NAD+ Patch Trial was a 6-week consumer wellness study evaluating the real-world effects of transdermal Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) delivery on self-reported energy, cognitive performance, sleep quality, and overall vitality. Findings demonstrate meaningful, broad-spectrum improvement across all primary wellness domains tracked.

    94% showed measurable improvement in energy & physical recovery.

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  • Dear Dairy User Trial

    This 1-week in-house consumer study evaluated the real-world impact of transdermal lactase enzyme patches. Participants self-reported on digestive symptoms after consuming dairy, including bloating, nausea, and gas. Results reflected that participants felt a decrease in all reported digestive symptoms after consuming a meal containing dairy.

    84% of participants rated the patch 4-5 stars

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  • Parallel Pilot
 Study: Efficacy of
Transdermal
Vitamin D Patches

    This study evaluated the safety & tolerability of daily application of patented transdermal vitamin D patches over 8 weeks and assessed its time-level profile. Notably, the study saw the percentage of those classified as vitamin D deficient drop from 23% to 0%. Based on results, long-term (8 weeks) application of patented transdermal vitamin D patches was found to be safe.

    See the Study
  • Clinical Study:
 Transdermal Patch
Delivery of Vitamin
 B12 as Alzheimer’s
Treatment Method

    As a potential treatment approach for Alzheimer’s Disease, a transdermal drug delivery system (nanofibers) was designed to deliver donepezil & vitamin B12. Data showed that nanofibers are a promising alternative for treatment. A transdermal patch would provide a non-insanve option and exhibits relatively few side effects compared to conventional therapy.

    See the Study

For more information, read the barrière Reasearch and Trials Disclosure.

How we stack up

Not all patches are created equal. We keep our standards high, for wellness routines you can trust.

  • Our lab/production facility is registered with the M.H.R.A. (the U.K. equivalent of the FDA). Labs in the U.S. are not required to be FDA registered. Learn More
  • Our Italian 3rd party testing lab is Ambra, an ISO 17025 accredited facility. Learn More
  • CPTClabs is our dermatological testing lab, which is FDA registered and ISO 17025 accredited. Learn More
FeaturesBarrièreOther patch brands

Follows German Monograph guidelines

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Made in an MHRA-registered facility in the U.K.

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Micronized ingredients for skin absorption

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Clinically-studied ingredients

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Hypoallergenic & PSA sensitive adhesives

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Optimal dosage per patch*

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Stylish, memorable design

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Meet our
 Wellness Experts

Dr. Sogol Ash, NMD, MS

Dr. Sogol Ash, NMD, MS

Wellness Advisor

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Dr. Jessica Klein, MD

Dr. Jessica Klein, MD

Wellness Advisor

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How to use patches

It's easy to start your patch routine. Here's our tips for quick and comfortable application.

Pick the Spot

Pick the best spot. Your inner wrist, shoulder, or back of the neck are all perfect locations for your patch.

Stick

Skip the oils and lotions, and apply the patch to clear, dry skin.

Wear It

Wear your patch for 8-12 hours, then remove. That's it!

Your Top Questions

+ What are barrière's safety standards & certifications?

We prioritize quality and safety by conducting third-party testing to ensure our formulations meet the highest standards. Our patches are certified to ISO 9001 standards and are cruelty-free, vegan, and free from latex and gluten.

+ Where are barrière patches made?

Our patches are made in a cGMP-compliant U.K. facility that is M.H.R.A. registered and certified to ISO 9001 standards. The M.H.R.A. is the U.K. equivalent of the FDA here in the U.S.

+ Are barrière patches third-party tested?

Yes, we third-party test all our formulas.

+ Do you offer returns?

Due to the nature of our products, all items are final sale.

We accept returns for refunds or exchanges for items damaged in transit. Upon receipt of the damaged item, please email wecare@mybarriere.com and we will send a replacement if available or issue a full refund once receiving the defective product.

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