Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum, Advanced Dual-Action Serum, Boosts Hydration, Builds Stronger Skin Barrier, Lightweight Texture

Wow, best accidental purchase and most serendipitous delivery EVER. Highly recommend this serum! I bought this by mistake when I was looking at skincare products to help after a peel and had a few tabs open and was frantically researching what would help ASAP. It felt like I had no skin barrier at all, skin was dry, wrinkly, red, flaky- more than ever before in my life and the cream I was advised to use was not working at all. I was panicking and needed something that would absorb and moisturize and repair my face as nothing I had at home or would normally use was sinking into my skin or it was irritating my face even more or had fragrances that dermatologists cautioned against using after a peel. I felt like I was wearing a Halloween mask because I looked so awful. Hence the accidental purchase- mass panic ordered a bunch of lotions, serums, balms like Cicaplast, Eucerin, good molecules, stuff with hyaluronic acids and or occlusive properties or things claiming to heal/repair/protect your skin. Was set to return this when I opened the package and read the label- I had been looking at some other Inkey product that I thought I’d clicked BUY NOW on, what was this “ectoin” stuff?! Looked it up and all the ingredients sounded like what I needed and didn’t know I needed. Had already tried a few of the products that arrived before this one and hyaluronic acids made things worse, creams and balms still wouldn’t sink in, were greasy or heavy or felt like they did nothing. In desperation I tried this and ooooooh yes it works. Sank right in, could see my face getting less wrinkled and more moisturized within ten minutes and felt healthier. By the next day my barrier was feeling human again, within a few days it did everything it promised. It’s very lightweight and doesn’t leave any oily residue, it penetrates and hydrates and makes skin silky smooth again. More than pleasantly surprised, would recommend this every time to someone after a peel or after a sunburn or with a damaged skin barrier!

I got this looking for a dupe for another barrier repair product. It wasn't a dupe unfortunately but this serum is amazing. It gives you instant glass skin but it also helped plump out my fine lines on my forehead. My skin feels so hydrated without any heaviness or greasiness. This is a solid affordable option.

This unscented serum feels so lightweight but keeps my skin super hydrated and calm. My skin barrier feels stronger and smoother since I started using it. It absorbs fast, layers well with other products, and never feels sticky. I do two layers after my retinol and my skin is so soft and glowy in the morning. I love it so much I’ve already stocked up with two more bottles! It's such a great value.

So great! I found this product in the Dermy Doc Box and am hooked! It’s a perfect base for my skincare routine and has caused zero breakouts.

I believe this is a good product, however it doesn't gel well with any other product and it comes off as white dirt like residue that I have to remove. It would be great if absorbency quality can improve and that's why I can't give the product higher rating.

This is really nice and goes on smooth and feels good. Watch what you layer it with as I've had problems with it pilling up.

I love this brand. I switched most of my face products to this INKEY List brand about six months ago and I can tell a difference in my skin.

I love this product, it's a great barrier cream. I saw results in a week, my skin is soft

Love this serum. Noticeably smoother skin in a week, less pigmentation and clearer. Goes lovely under make up and feels non greasy and light.

Here’s a short one: I really like this Ectoin Barrier Serum and have repurchased it more than four times now. It feels gentle, hydrating and soothing on my skin, especially when my barrier needs support. It’s now a regular part of my skincare routine and I would definitely recommend it.

This product is great as a second serum step in your routine. I used it to replace my moisturiser as felt it was thick enough to seal and hydrate the skin. It also seems to help with my redness and rosacea. The product itself is promising leaving my skin soft hydrated and sealed however the pump is poor. I also found this product helped some barrier issues I had on my elbows so used it as a healing balm. Its thick but not greasy it has a gloopy serum gel like texture so would work well for oily skin.

Love this barrier cream. On my second bottle now. Has made a massive difference to the appearance and feel of my skin!

Have used for a month and my skin feels a lot softer and hydrated, a bit pricey, but worth it and lasts quite some time