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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. Rea armin –

    I live in Switzerland and the air is incredibly dry This oil has really helped me battle the dryness, my skin feels like it’s been turned around. Next order I’m going to add Immortelle which sounds interesting.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Hi Rea, this is invaluable feedback for us. We appreciate you posting that Bio lipid is helping your skin in a tricky climate just proves that the hours spent over getting the formula just right are paying off.

  2. Jasmine –

    Skin love is the only way I can describe this oil, especially when combined with Fortify the unique skin identical formulas really do replenish with missing ingredients or certainly that is how ithey feel on my skin! Super impressed with your products when it comes to my skin healing.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Thanks, jasmine appreciates you taking the time to review. It’s always good to know when our clients have great results.

  3. Jess green –

    My skin was really sensitive and dry to the point of being painful. After I reached out to the Naked chemist team they recommended this wonderful formula. I used this for 4 weeks and my skin has never felt and looked so healthy.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Jess, we have worked with your skin for the last few months and know what you have been through with your impaired barrier function. Thank you for this review and the feedback on Facebook; we could not be happier for you.

  4. elishabeplay –

    My skin barrier was completely destroyed after microneddling. I read several of the Naked Chemist blogs along with ordering all the products recommended and my skin is healing! My skin is now sensitive but these products do not irritate my skin at all. I live in the USA and these products arrive faster than locally ordered items.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Elisha this is really wonderful news that you have had great results on your skin healing journey, the core of our brand is about healing skin concerns and returning back to health, so this is a wonderful result. In these challenging times it is important that our customers orders arrive promptly and effortlessly, so glad we can help. Samantha

  5. Kassi –

    I tried this for the first time last night and I LOVED it. It actually absorbs into your skin unlike some products that just sit on top. Samantha has been a huge help throughout this entire process and customizing my skincare!!!

    • Samantha Miller –

      Kasia, as long as we can help you get back to skin health then that is our main focus, so glad you are having positive results.

  6. Heather Ann –

    I am recovering from an extreme reaction to 1 round of IPL. I use the lipid shot every night and then the Fortify cream. My skin continues to improve and I am so thankful for Samantha.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Hi, Heather really we are so very pleased to hear that, this is what the Naked chemist is all about – skin health, so we are extremely pleased you are getting great results.

  7. Sarah –

    I use this product every night after cleansing and toning my face. I apply several drops to my face and then apply the immortelle cream. My skin has improved 50% in only 3 weeks. I normally forget to use products but I never forget these products because they actually work and feel good on my skin.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Sarah thank you for this feedback, so very pleased you are getting the results you require with Bio lipid skin shot it’s so very healing and a bit of a hero product here. samantha

  8. Paul Janes –

    Love this product my barrier function was completely compromised and this was the one product that really helped to turn my skin around.

    • Samantha Miller –

      Paul so glad that you are getting results with our products.

  9. Caitlin McCaffery –

    This is a wonderful and healing product which works with your skin . I have been so impressed with bio lipid . I have been using it for 6 weeks and can see the benefits . Thank you Samantha .

    • Samantha Miller –

      Caitlin wonderful feedback we really appreciate it, a hero product within the range Bio lipid keeps getting amazing results for our clients, we are so glad it is helping return your skin to health. Samantha

  10. Angela Pollard –

    I have been using Bio Lipid skin shots on my skin for around 2yrs now, When I started using this product I had very bad ezcema all over me. I was very sceptical at first to try it but I had used Samantha’s balms before & they are amazing so I thought I would give the Bio Lipid a go. 2 years later & I am still using it most days on my face with no issues, in fact I always have compliments about my skin. I have no more ezcema on my skin due to The Naked Chemists good skin care range & a good diet of course with lots of prayer 😁. I highly recommend these products.
    Angela xoxo Australia 🇦🇺

    • Samantha Miller –

      Hi Angela

      Thank you so much for your review I am so happy that you enjoy using the Bio lipid and it has helped with your skin, really appreciate this feedback thankyou. samantha

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