Dr. Jart+

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner

Name: Dr. Jart+ - Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner
Brand: Dr. Jart+

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Ceramide np + 12 more

Works well

What the product description says

“What it is: A serum and toner that supports the skin barrier, moisturizes, softens, tones, and preps skin for the next step.”

Source: Sephora

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, erythritol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: ceramide np, olea europaea fruit oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.9–1.4%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.1–0.5%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.4–5.1%

Glycosyl trehaloseKey activeEffect: High~1.7–2.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–2.2%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~0.2–0.75%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.1–0.35%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.6–1.35%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.35%

Glyceryl polymethacrylate· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture~0.1–0.35%

Dextrin· HumectantEffect: LowA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

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What the product description says

“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Highlighted Ingredients , Ceramide NP Supports the skin barrier.”

Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~2.1–3.1%est.

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.05–0.15%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Theobroma cacao seed extract—3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~5.5–8.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Betaine~3.4–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Propanediol~2.6–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Alcohol denat.~2.1–3.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Glycosyl trehalose~1.7–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Glycerin~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.9–1.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Pentylene glycol~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Erythritol~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Triethylhexanoin~0.1–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diphenyl dimethicone~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ceramide np~0.1–0.5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Sucrose distearate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.35%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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C12-14 pareth-12~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Carbomer~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Glyceryl polymethacrylate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glyceryl stearate

Dextrin~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Glycosyl trehalose, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Erythritol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Ceramide np, Sucrose distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, C12-14 pareth-12, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Glyceryl stearate, Dextrin, Salvia officinalis oil, Citronellol, Disodium edta, Ci 19140

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Product summary

"Dr. Jart+ - Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.90% - 1.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, erythritol 0.40% - 0.90%, panthenol 0.90% - 1.40%, glycerin 1.50% - 2.20% and betaine 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.