Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Brand price

USD 17.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Ceramide3

  Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

  Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP

• Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

  Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

  Panthenol

• Colloidal oatmeal1

  Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.

  Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

• Hyaluronic acid3

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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.

  Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Jojoba Esters

• Smoothing8

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters

• Exfoliating1

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid

• Antioxidant1

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

• Anti-Pollution2

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycerin

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne1

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• 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.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

• May Worsen Eczema1

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

• May Worsen Dryness1

  Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

  Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Dupes

• CeraVe Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum67% match
• The Inkey List Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex66% match
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)64% match
• No7 GOOD INTENT Radiance Reflect Spray Serum63% match
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)63% match