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002

Active Barrier Moisturizer

Name: 002 Active Barrier Moisturizer
Brand: FARQ
Price: 54.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$54.00

Your everyday moisturizer. Niacinamide helps manage oil and the look of pores. Ectoin helps skin hold onto moisture and handle the everyday effects of sun, wind, pollution and dry air.

Built for the first two minutes of your day.

Key Ingredients

5% Niacinamide, 2% Ectoin

Details

100 mL. Lightweight, non-greasy lotion that absorbs fully. One bottle lasts about three months with daily use.

Application

Spread one to two pumps evenly over face and neck.

Pairs with: 001 Antioxidant Formula

Tips

Don’t skip it on humid days. Oily skin still needs hydration. 002 helps support the skin barrier without feeling heavy.

Running dry? Add more 002 throughout the day as needed.

Paraben FreeFragrance FreeDermatologist TestedHypoallergenicCruelty Free/VeganMineral Oil-FreeFree from Synthetic Dyes
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002

Active Barrier Moisturizer

Niacinamide helps manage oil and the look of pores without stripping skin.

Ectoin helps skin hold onto moisture and stay resilient against everyday stress like dry air, pollution and sun exposure.

One keeps things balanced. The other helps protect what’s there.

Built for the first two minutes of your day.

Good for

All skin types. Particularly good for oily and combination skin.

Feels like

Lightweight cream. Non-greasy. Absorbs fully.

Claims

Fragrance-Free, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Cruelty-Free, Hypoallergenic, Made in Canada, Dermatologist Tested, Clinically Studied Ingredients

Built for the first two minutes of your day.

The Regulation System

Two actives. One regulates what your skin produces. The other protects what you've built.

5% Niacinamide

Backed by decades of dermatological research - one of skincare’s most studied ingredients. Helps manage oil, reduce the look of pores and keep skin balanced over time.

2% Ectoin

A molecule originally found in bacteria that survive extreme environments. Helps skin hold onto moisture and stay resilient against dry air, pollution, wind and temperature changes.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST

The Full Kit

Protects, Defends, Brightens

Refines, balances, shields

Clears, resets, soothes

Renews, firms, restores

001 AM (hero)

001 Antioxidant Formula: Vitamin C gel-cream. Morning antioxidant defense. Start here, every morning.

002 AM (support)

002 Active Barrier Moisturizer: Daily moisturizer. Pore refinement, oil balance. Lock it in, every morning.

003 PM (hero)

003 Reset Cleanser: Exfoliating cleanser. End-of-day reset. Wash the day off, every evening.

004 PM (support)

004 Recovery Moisturizer: Retinoid night cream. Overnight renewal. Finish here, every night.

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FAQ

Do I need 001 too, or is this enough on its own?

002 works on its own. But it’s built to follow 001. 001 helps brighten and protect your skin; 002 adds hydration and helps manage oil Together, they make the complete FARQ morning routine.

Is this good for oily skin?

Yes. 002 is made with oily skin in mind. 5% niacinamide helps manage excess oil and the look of pores, while keeping skin hydrated without feeling heavy.

I'm oily — do I even need a moisturizer?

Yes. Oily skin still needs hydration. The goal isn’t to strip the oil away—it’s to keep skin hydrated and balanced without adding heaviness.

Will this feel heavy or greasy?

No. It’s a lightweight lotion that absorbs quickly and sits clean under sunscreen. No heaviness. No greasy finish.

Full ingredient list

Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Ectoin, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Glyceryl Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide.

Ingredient Glossary