Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum | The INKEY List

• Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum can be used twice daily in your AM & PM skincare routine.
• We suggest using Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum as your first serum after cleansing.
• Apply a pea-sized amount to face and neck and follow with preferred treatments and moisturiser to seal the benefits into skin. 
• Always finish with SPF for your AM routine.
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  • Apply to damp skin to help lock in hydration

  

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• Clinically proven to hydrate + strengthen the barrier in 15 minutes*
• Visibly restores bounce in 3 days *
• Visibly improves 5 signs of a compromised skin barrier**

Clinical study of 31 people*

4-week clinical study of 26 people**

• 1% ECTOIN (Hydration + Barrier): A multifunctional active that hydrates whist simultaneously supporting and strengthening skin’s barrier
• 2.5% MULTI-MOLECULAR HYALURONIC ACID (Hydration): Contains 4 weights of Hyaluronic Acid to help deliver multi-level hydration within the skin's surface
• 1% BARRIER BLEND ( Barrier): Includes three Ceramides to help protect and strengthen the skin's barrier

Aqua (Water / Eau), Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Triethyl Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglycerin-3, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Ceramide EOP.

When do I use Ectoin-Hydro Barrier Serum in my routine? This is your hydrate step, so the second step in your routine. Once you have cleansed, apply Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum and follow with your preferred treatments and moisturizers. For a barrier-boosting combo, we recommend Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer. Always finish with SPF in the AM routine.

Do I use this with Hyaluronic acid, or instead of? Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum is perfect for those looking to hydrate and focus on barrier strengthening. As this serum is clinically proven to deeply hydrate up to 10 surface layers deep, you do not need to use Hyaluronic Acid Serum as well.  If you want to use both in your routine, you could use Hyaluronic Acid Serum in the morning and Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum in your PM routine. However, if you want to use both at the same time, there is no harm - you can never have too much hydration!

Are there any products I cannot use this with? No, Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum pairs perfectly with any INKEY product or other ingredients you may be using. In fact, replenishing the skin’s hydration levels and protecting the skin’s barrier is critical if using any active ingredients in your routine. Making this a fundamental step for anyone using products that include things like Retinoids or AHA’s and BHA’s.

Is Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum suitable for sensitive skin?  Yes, it is clinically proven to be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.  

Is it non-comedogenic? Yes, Ectoin-Hydro Barrier Serum is clinically proven to be non-comedogenic. It has been formulated as oil-free, as hydration is essential for all skin types including blemish-prone and oily.  

Can I use make-up on top of it? Yes. As with all skincare layering, we recommend leaving 30-60 seconds between applying each product to allow the skincare to absorb. In consumer testing, 84% agree the serum layered well under makeup.  

Does it have SPF? No, this formula does not contain SPF. We recommend always applying SPF, such as our Polyglutamic Acid Dewy SPF30, as the final step in your skincare routine.