Abstract: Disclosed is a pliable skin barrier ring adapted for placement in a skin fold or crease located around a stoma of a user. The pliable barrier ring includes a first layer of a relatively harder adhesive material having a proximal surface and a distal surface. The pliable barrier ring further includes a second layer of relatively softer adhesive material provided at least on the proximal surface of the first layer of adhesive material. The first adhesive layer includes a relatively thicker bulk portion located in a central portion of the ring, and a relatively thinner flange portion extending radially inwards from an outer peripheral edge of the ring and transitioning into the bulk portion. The relatively thicker bulk portion provides a proximally projecting expanded shape to the central portion of the ring.