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Ectoin Hydro-Barrier SerumA serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 17.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
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- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
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