Over the last decade, modern skin barrier products have steadily replaced the use of traditional barrier products to maintain the skin integrity of vulnerable patients. These cream, film and ointment preparations are designed to protect skin from the effects of mechanical or chemical injury. They are predominantly used in the prevention and management of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), an umbrella term used to define the various causes of damage associated with prolonged, or continuous exposure of the skin to moisture (Young, 2017). They offer protection from moisture due to incontinence, perspiration or wound/stoma drainage, forming a transparent, waterproof protective coating on the skin, and can be applied to intact or broken skin. They may be formulated from a variety of substances including acrylates, polymers, and silicone (NHS Clinical Evaluation Team, 2017).