XCELL Barrier Repair Skin Shot

(44 customer reviews)

$ 36.70

  • NZD: NZD 60.00
  • AUD: AUD$ 55.45
  • GBP: £ 28.87
  • EUR: € 33.95
  • SGD: S$ 49.54
  • MYR: RM 172.45

SOOTHE  – STRENGTHEN  – SHIELD

Restore balance to dry, sensitive and combination skin with Xcell — a barrier-strengthening formula that mimics your skin’s natural lipids.

Infused with organic plant oils, skin-identical ceramides, fatty acids, antioxidants, and healing New Zealand pōhutukawa, Xcell deeply hydrates, soothes inflammation, and protects against fine lines, dryness, and dark spots—leaving skin calm, supple, and glowing.

NZ Pohutukawa & Lipids: 30mL 1.0 fl oz

Recommended For

Suitable for: All skin types

Targets concerns including:

  • Eczema
  • Rosacea
  • Dark spots
  • Sensitivity
  • Dehydration
  • Impaired barrier
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Ideal for pre and post-treatment care

Samantha's Clinical Advice

The Barrier Defence Behind Beautiful Skin

If your skin feels dry, reactive, or prematurely aged, your barrier may be calling out for repair. Daily exposure to UV rays, pollution, and harsh treatments can weaken this vital shield—leaving skin fragile, inflamed, and vulnerable.

That’s why I created Xcell: to help restore what your skin has gradually lost over time.

Formulated to mimic the skin’s structure, Xcell delivers a concentrated blend of skin-identical ceramides, squalane, omegas 3, 6, and 9, and potent antioxidants. These “lock and key” ingredients are instantly recognised and absorbed, rebuilding the lipid matrix, calming inflammation, regulating oil flow, and strengthening your skin’s natural defences.

In clinical studies, 12 weeks of consistent use visibly improved hydration, clarity, and firmness—while restoring the skin’s cellular resilience.

The result? Skin becomes calm, deeply nourished, restored to balance, and beautifully radiant.

Benefits

  • Restores a healthy, resilient barrier
  • Intensely nourishes and moisturises
  • Balances sebum and regulates oil flow
  • Lightens dark spots and evens skin tone
  • Soothes sensitivity and calms visible redness
  • Bright orange antioxidants neutralise free radicals
  • Boosts collagen production, improving fine lines

How to use

Daily ritual: At sunrise and sunset, apply 3–5 drops to your face, neck, décolleté, hands, or anywhere in need of deep nourishment.

Pro tip 1: Mix Xcell with Fortify cream for the ultimate barrier-repair smoothie that seals in long-lasting hydration.

Pro tip 2: For an ultra-nourishing boost, layer Boost Barrier Repair Tonic beneath Xcell — perfect for dry or reactive skin that requires extra care.

Pro tip 3: For a buttery overnight rescue, apply Xcell, then follow with Barrier Repair Balm. Wake to skin that feels soft, supple, and dewy.

Full Ingredient List

Helianthus annuus* – Sunflower seed oil
Oenothera biennis* – Evening primrose seed oil
Simmondsia Chinensis** –  Jojoba seed oil
Hippophae rhamnoides** – Sea buckthorn seed oil*
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Phytosphingosine – Plant-based lipid
Punica granatum** – Pomegranate seed oil
Rosa canina* – Rosehip seed oil
Daucus carota sativa* – Carrot seed oil
Tocopherol** – Natural Vitamin E
Metrosideros excels*** – Pohutukawa bark extract

* Organic
** Natural
*** Wildharvested

The ingredients may change on rare occasions. For the most accurate information, please refer to the website prior to use. 

Key Ingredients

Ceramides: These essential lipids help rebuild the skin’s barrier, significantly reducing moisture loss and protecting against environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution. Skin becomes plump, resilient, and visibly healthier.

Phytosphingosine: A natural lipid found in the upper layers of the skin, offers antimicrobial and cell-communicating benefits. It helps calm irritation, promotes renewal, and reinforces the skin’s natural defences.

Pōhutukawa Extract: Native to New Zealand, this botanical mimics the skin’s building blocks to support repair, replenish nutrients, and enhance barrier strength for visibly restored skin.

Sea Buckthorn Oil: Rich in linoleic acid, vitamins E and K, carotenoids, and phytosterols, this golden oil promotes regeneration, strengthens the barrier, and protects against free radicals that contribute to premature ageing.

Pomegranate Seed Oil: High in punicic acid, it helps stimulate ceramide production to enhance moisture retention and elasticity, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and supple.

Evening Primrose Oil: A source of gamma-linolenic and linoleic acids, it helps restore elasticity, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce signs of ageing for a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Vitamin E: A potent oil-soluble antioxidant that defends against free radical damage while supporting the skin’s natural repair processes.

Free From

We’ve identified seven common skin irritants—alcohol, synthetic fragrances, parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), formaldehyde, triclosan, and petrolatum—that are known to contribute to skin issues. You won’t find any of these in our products. Our goal isn’t to alarm but to inform, helping you make safer, healthier choices for your skin. [Follow the link to learn more.]

Good to know: Cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance-free, gluten-free, safe for pregnancy, and proudly made in New Zealand.

Reviews (44)

44 reviews for XCELL Barrier Repair Skin Shot

  1. Sienna –

    Finally my skin feels normal. I have rosacea and dehydrated skin. I tried the H20 skin shot and barrier repair balm a while ago but didn’t notice much for my concerns. This in combo with the Quench gel though seems to be doing the trick for moisturising my skin. Redness is still there, but it has only been a week, and I’m hopeful that it may calm it down somewhat. I think this barrier repair shot is what is helping the most out of the two. Not sure why, I have tried many products in the past with similar ingredients but this works. I will be repurchasing.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Hi Sienna. such wonderful feedback thank you so much we really appreciate you reaching out and leaving a review, its always so rewarding to hear when. client has success wit the products thank you.

  2. Audriana –

    I have been using this along with Fortify to heal my skin, and I am very happy. It adds a little extra boost that my skin needs. I was worried that the oils may be too much for my dehydrated oily skin, but that’s definitely not the case.

  3. suefloyd03 –

    I have been using this oil over DNA in the evening for a couple of weeks now. I am really impressed by how it’s helped my skin. I have mild rosacea and struggle with some lines around my mouth etc. and this has made them soften and less noticeable without aggravating my skin. In fact, I look forward to this each evening. It is very soothing. My skin is so refreshed when I wake up. I am so glad that I found The Naked Chemist and Samantha. My skin has never looked better!

    • Samantha Miller –

      We truly appreciate you sharing your experience of Xcell and DNA Sue, Bothe of these are hero products in our clinic so its great to hear that you’re loving the products and seeing real improvements in your skin. Knowing that it’s helping with healing makes us incredibly happy. Thank you for your feedback Sue we appreciate you.

  4. Star –

    I’m completely in love with XCELL! I’ve been using it in combination with Fortify in particular. My skin has always had an affinity for certain oils and it just so happens that this skin shot contains several of its favorites combined with wonderful like ceramides and phytosphingosine which are invaluable and crucial to healing the skin. My compromised skin barrier finally seems to be healing. This product has yielded a smoother, more nourished, more tolerant, happier complexion for me in just the past several weeks I’ve been using it. It really does help to give you that ‘lit from within’ look too. I cannot thank Samantha enough for recommending I use this product! I’m planning on buying XCell forever (yes, it is THAT good!)!

    • Samantha Miller –

      “Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Star It means so much to us. We’re thrilled that you’re enjoying Xcell so much and even more excited to hear that your skin is benefiting from its healing properties. Your support truly means the world.

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