
About this product
A lightweight, water-based hydrating toner designed to prep skin for better absorption of subsequent skincare products while supporting the skin barrier with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
Full ingredients
Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Potassium Laurate, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Guru Score
Yay
6 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
What they flagged
Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
What the gurus are saying
This watery-thin toner earns consistent praise for delivering deep hydration without heaviness, thanks to its blend of three ceramide types, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that work together to replenish and strengthen the skin barrier. Gurus note it absorbs quickly, layers effortlessly under serums and moisturisers, and works across all skin types, from oily to dehydrated. The standout for those with thirsty or sensitised skin is how it soothes and preps skin to absorb actives like retinoids, making it a convenient, affordable drugstore staple worth layering right after cleansing.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.
Source: DermNet
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
A lightweight, water-based hydrating toner designed to prep skin for better absorption of subsequent skincare products while supporting the skin barrier with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.
CeraVe Hydrating Toner holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.
CeraVe Hydrating Toner is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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