Seravane

Barrier Serum

Ceramide Serum

The barrier lipids of the cream, in a fluid that layers flat under sunscreen

4.6 (1,742 reviews)

$62$2.07 / ml

A lightweight ceramide serum for people who cannot wear a heavy cream. Same lipid family as the Barrier Repair Cream, delivered in a fluid that layers under sunscreen.

  • Fragrance-free
  • Ceramide NP 1%
  • No film under SPF
  • pH 5.0–5.5

In stock. Ships from Austin, TX. Orders placed before 1PM CT ship the same day.

  • Same-day dispatch. Order before 1PM CT, ships from Austin, TX.
  • 60-day returns. Prepaid label, no original box needed.
  • Refillable jars. Keep the jar, replace the formula.
Details
Key activesCeramide NP 1%, phytosphingosine
TextureFluid serum — no film under SPF
pH5.0–5.5
FragranceNone
UseAM and PM, before moisturizer
How to use
  1. After cleansing, shake the bottle once and draw up half a dropper.
  2. Spread it over the face and neck with your fingertips while skin is still slightly damp.
  3. Give it about a minute. It leaves no film.
  4. Follow with moisturizer at night, or go straight to sunscreen in the morning if your skin is oily.
  5. Use morning and night. Close the dropper tightly after each use.
  • Store below 25 °C, away from direct sunlight
  • Close tightly after use — air is what degrades the actives
  • Use within 6 months of opening
  • Keep each product in its own container; a refill pouch goes only into its matching Seravane jar
Full ingredients

Ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, squalane, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate — fragrance-free

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.

The ingredient glossary

Shipping and returns
  • Standard: 3–5 business days (US)
  • Express: 1–2 business days (US)
  • International: US, CA, UK, AU, EU — 7–12 business days
  • Ships from Austin, TX. Orders placed before 1PM CT ship the same day.
  • 60-day returns. Prepaid label, no original box needed.

Shipping policy

Refund policy

A fingertip lifting cream from a small open glass jar held in the other hand

Ideal for

  • Oily skin with a damaged barrier
  • Layering under SPF
  • Humid climates

Why buy

  • Barrier repair without an occlusive
  • Sits flat under makeup
  • Same lipid profile as the cream

Complete the routine

Pairs well with

Questions

Asked about Ceramide Serum

How is this different from the Barrier Repair Cream?

It is the same lipid family, ceramide NP with phytosphingosine and squalane, delivered in a fluid instead of a rich cream. It repairs without an occlusive layer, which is why it suits oily skin, humid climates and mornings under sunscreen.

Can it replace my moisturizer?

On oily skin or in humid weather, often yes. On dry skin it is a step before the cream rather than a replacement for it. The two share a lipid profile, so they layer rather than compete.

Does it pill under sunscreen or makeup?

It is formulated to leave no film under SPF. Give it about a minute before the next step, and use half a dropper rather than a full one.

How much ceramide is in it?

Ceramide NP at 1%, with phytosphingosine. Both are named on the front of the bottle.

Is it fragrance-free?

Yes, there is no added fragrance.

How long does a bottle last?

At half a dropper twice a day, about eight to ten weeks. Use it within 6 months of opening.

Reviews

What customers say

Showing the 10 most recent of 1,742 reviews

  1. Kendra J.

    Verified buyer

    Oily, dehydrated

    Barrier repair for oily skin exists

    Every barrier product I tried before this was a heavy cream that broke me out. This is a thin fluid, my skin stopped feeling tight, and my sunscreen goes on over it without rolling.

  2. Mateo R.

    Verified buyer

    Oily

    Miami-proof

    In this humidity I cannot wear a cream. This is the only thing between my cleanser and my SPF and my skin has never been this even.

  3. Hye-jin P.

    Verified buyer

    Combination

    Lovely, a little pricey

    Texture is exactly as described and it sits flat under makeup. I knocked off a star for the price per ml compared with the cream. I do think it is worth it, I just notice it at checkout.

  4. Alison T.

    Verified buyer

    Sensitive

    The daytime half of my routine

    Serum in the morning, cream at night. That combination took my skin from reactive to boring in about three weeks.

  5. Dev N.

    Verified buyer

    Normal, shaves daily

    No film, as promised

    I shave daily and most serums sting or leave a tacky layer. This does neither.

  6. Chloe W.

    Verified buyer

    Dry

    Not enough on its own for me

    It is a nice serum but on my dry skin in winter it was not enough by itself, and I did not see much until I added the cream on top. Fine as a step, not a replacement.

  7. Imani G.

    Verified buyer

    Dry, on a prescription retinoid

    Calm skin under tretinoin

    My dermatologist approved adding it. It is the one step that does not sting on the nights after.

  8. Brooke E.

    Verified buyer

    Combination

    Dropper could be better

    The formula is five stars. The dropper sometimes pulls up less than I want and I end up dipping twice. Small thing.

  9. Rafael O.

    Verified buyer

    Normal to oily

    Simple and it works

    Short ingredient list, no scent, skin feels comfortable. I do not need more than that from a serum.

  10. Tessa V.

    Verified buyer

    Oily, wears makeup daily

    Sits perfectly under the SPF

    I use it with the Light–Medium sunscreen and nothing pills. That alone was worth switching.

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