
About this product
A lightweight hydrating serum formulated with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides designed to boost skin hydration and support the moisture barrier.
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Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Guru Score
Mixed
5 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The texture divides opinion sharply: some gurus praise how it spreads and absorbs, while others find it comes out thick and gel-like rather than as a true serum. Those who like it highlight the ingredient mix (ceramides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and vitamin B5 at a fair price) and note it works particularly well on lips when layered under an occlusive like petroleum jelly. The one thing to keep in mind: hyaluronic acid works best on damp skin and must be sealed in with a moisturizer to lock the hydration in, otherwise it can actually draw water from your skin.
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A lightweight hydrating serum formulated with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides designed to boost skin hydration and support the moisture barrier.
The gurus are split. 3 of the 5 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 64%.
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum holds a Guru Score of 64%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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