An absorbent article for preventing leakage of a liquid insult includes an outer cover, a liner, and an absorbent assembly disposed therebetween, the liner having a body-facing surface； an active barrier disposed between the liner and the outer cover, wherein the active barrier is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly, and wherein the active barrier is adapted to change dimensions when wetted； and a barrier highlight disposed to overlie the active barrier, wherein the barrier highlight is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly or the active barrier, and wherein the barrier highlight is configured to change appearance when wetted.
