The barrier lipids
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramides NP, AP and EOP | Lipids that make up about half of the skin barrier by weight. They hold the outer layer together and slow water loss. | 2% combined in the cream; ceramide NP 1% in the serum | Barrier Repair Cream, Refill Pouch, Ceramide Serum |
| Cholesterol | The second barrier lipid. In the cream it sits with ceramides and fatty acids in a 3:1:1 ratio. | Part of the 3:1:1 blend | Barrier Repair Cream, Refill Pouch, Ceramide Serum |
| Free fatty acids (stearic, palmitic, linoleic) | The third barrier lipid, completing the ratio skin uses. | Part of the 3:1:1 blend | Barrier Repair Cream, Refill Pouch |
| Phytosphingosine | A lipid naturally present in skin and a building block of ceramides. | Not stated on the carton | Ceramide Serum, Barrier Repair Cream |
| Squalane | A light, stable oil that softens and reduces water loss. Ours is made from fermented sugarcane, not olive or shark. | 100% in the Squalane Oil | Squalane Oil, Barrier Repair Cream, Ceramide Serum, Peptide Eye Balm, Fluid Mineral SPF 46 |
| Shea butter | A rich plant butter that cushions and softens. It comes from the nut of the shea tree. | Not stated on the carton | Barrier Repair Cream, Refill Pouch, Peptide Eye Balm |
Humectants and soothers
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | A humectant: it draws water into the outer layer of skin and holds it there. | Not stated on the carton | Almost every formula |
| Panthenol | Provitamin B5, a humectant that also leaves skin feeling soothed. | Not stated on the carton | Barrier Repair Cream, Mandelic Resurface, AHA Peel, cleansers, Niacinamide Fluid |
| Sodium hyaluronate | The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that binds water at the skin surface. | Not stated on the carton | Ceramide Serum, Overnight AHA Peel |
| Allantoin | A soothing ingredient used to buffer formulas that could otherwise sting. | Not stated on the carton | Overnight AHA Peel, Micellar Prep Water |
| Sodium lactate | A humectant and part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor. It also buffers the mandelic acid. | Not stated on the carton | 10% Mandelic Resurface |
| Oat kernel extract | A plant extract used for its soothing feel on skin. | Not stated on the carton | Gel-to-Milk Cleanser, Enzyme Polish |
Exfoliants
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandelic acid | The largest common AHA molecule. It loosens dead surface cells more slowly than glycolic, with less sting. | 10% at pH 3.6 (free acid value 7.4%) | 10% Mandelic Resurface |
| Glycolic acid | The smallest AHA, and the fastest-acting. It smooths rough texture. | 8% at pH 3.5 | Overnight AHA Peel |
| Lactic acid | A mid-sized AHA that exfoliates and also holds water. | 4% at pH 3.5 | Overnight AHA Peel |
| Papain and bromelain | Enzymes from papaya and pineapple that loosen dead surface cells without acid and without grit. | Not stated on the carton | Enzyme Polish |
| Kaolin | A soft clay that gives the polish its body. It is not an abrasive in this formula. | Not stated on the carton | Enzyme Polish |
Actives
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3. Used for oil control, the look of pores and uneven tone. | 6% | Niacinamide 6% Fluid; also in the Fluid Mineral SPF 46 |
| Zinc PCA | A zinc salt used for oil control. | 1% | Niacinamide 6% Fluid |
| Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | A peptide blend used in eye-area products to support the look of firmer, smoother skin. | Not stated on the carton | Peptide Eye Balm |
| Caffeine | Used in eye products for the look of morning puffiness. | 1% | Peptide Eye Balm |
Cleansing agents
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside | Mild, non-ionic, sulfate-free surfactants made from coconut and corn sugars. | Not stated on the carton | Gel-to-Milk Cleanser, Enzyme Polish |
| Poloxamer 184 | A very mild surfactant that forms the micelles in micellar water. It lifts makeup without alcohol. | Not stated on the carton | Micellar Prep Water |
Sun filters and tints
| Ingredient | What it does | Percentage | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc oxide, non-nano | A mineral UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB. It is the only filter in the formula. | 16% | Fluid Mineral SPF 46 |
| Iron oxides | Mineral pigments that tint the formula, offset the white of zinc and add protection in the visible-light range. | In the tinted shades only | Fluid Mineral SPF 46, Light–Medium and Medium–Deep |
What is never in a Seravane formula
- Added fragrance or parfum
- Essential oils
- Sulfate surfactants such as SLS and SLES
- Drying alcohol in the micellar water
- Scrub particles of any kind
- Chemical UV filters
Two things we do not claim: we hold no vegan certification and no cruelty-free certification, so we do not put either on a label. And we cannot tell you whether an ingredient matters for your allergy or your pregnancy. Take the list for your product to your doctor or allergist, and write to us if they have a question the list does not answer.
Full ingredient lists
| Product | Full ingredient list |
|---|---|
| Barrier Repair Cream 50ml | Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Refill Pouch - Barrier Cream | Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Ceramide Serum 30ml | Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Squalane, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Gel-to-Milk Cleanser 150ml | Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. |
| Micellar Prep Water 200ml | Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Propanediol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. |
| Niacinamide 6% Fluid 30ml | Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Squalane Oil 30ml | Squalane. |
| Peptide Eye Balm 15ml | Aqua (Water), Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| 10% Mandelic Resurface 30ml | Aqua (Water), Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Overnight AHA Peel 30ml | Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. |
| Enzyme Polish 60ml | Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Papain, Bromelain, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. |
| Fluid Mineral SPF 46 50ml | Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 16% (non-nano). Inactive ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Niacinamide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. The Light–Medium and Medium–Deep shades also contain Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). |
| The Barrier Set | This set contains three full-size products. The complete ingredient list of each one is on its own product page and on its carton: Gel-to-Milk Cleanser 150 ml, Ceramide Serum 30 ml and Barrier Repair Cream 50 ml. All three are fragrance-free. |
| Starter Ritual | This set contains three products. The complete ingredient list of each one is on its own product page and on its carton: Gel-to-Milk Cleanser 50 ml, Barrier Repair Cream 15 ml and Fluid Mineral SPF 46 50 ml. All three are fragrance-free. |