Best for: Normal to dry skin that needs increased hydration, moisture retention and support for the skin’s protective barrier.

What is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a lightweight, hydrating gel-cream facial serum for normal to dry skin. Developed with dermatologists, it helps bind moisture to the skin's surface, smooth the skin and provide up to 24 hours of hydration.

The formula combines Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B5 and three essential ceramides to help retain moisture and support the skin's protective barrier. CeraVe's patented MVE Delivery Technology encapsulates ceramides for efficient delivery within the skin barrier and a slow release over time.

The refreshing gel-cream formula can be used on its own or layered under moisturiser, and the existing product description also recommends it as a makeup base.

Who is it best for?

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum may suit you if your skin:

• is normal to dry
• needs additional hydration
• feels dry or lacking in moisture
• needs help retaining moisture
• needs support for its natural protective barrier
• would benefit from a lightweight hydrating serum
• needs a serum that can be layered under moisturiser
• needs a hydrating serum that can be used daily
• benefits from a gentle, fragrance-free formula
• needs a hydrating base underneath makeup

CeraVe specifically identifies the serum as being made for normal to dry skin, with hydration as its primary concern.

What problem does it solve?

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is designed to address lack of moisture and hydration in normal to dry skin while helping support the skin's protective barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid helps bind moisture to the skin's surface, while three essential ceramides work together to lock in moisture and help restore the skin's protective barrier. CeraVe states that the serum provides up to 24 hours of hydration and leaves the skin feeling instantly smoother and softer.

For customers trying to identify whether this serum matches their skincare concern, the key relationship is:

Normal to dry skin → lack of hydration → increased moisture + moisture retention + skin barrier support.

Benefits

• Provides up to 24 hours of hydration
• Helps bind moisture to the skin's surface
• Helps retain the skin's natural moisture
• Helps restore and support the skin's protective barrier
• Leaves skin feeling instantly smoother and softer
• Refreshing gel-cream formula
• Lightweight texture
• Can be used alone
• Can be layered under moisturiser
• Can be used as a makeup base
• Contains three essential ceramides
• Contains Hyaluronic Acid
• Contains Vitamin B5
• MVE Delivery Technology provides controlled release for all-day hydration
• Non-comedogenic
• Free of added fragrance
• Paraben-free
• Gentle on the skin
• Developed with dermatologists
  

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid: Helps maintain the skin's moisture balance and binds moisture to the skin's surface, helping give the skin a smooth, plump and hydrated appearance.

Three Essential Ceramides - Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP: Help restore the skin's natural barrier, helping to keep moisture in and harmful elements out.

Vitamin B5 / Panthenol: Highlighted as a key ingredient in both the existing product description and CeraVe's current product information.

MVE Delivery Technology: Encapsulates ceramides for efficient delivery within the skin's barrier and provides a slow, controlled release over time for all-day hydration.

How to use

• Apply CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum evenly to the face and neck daily.
• The serum can be used alone or layered underneath moisturiser. The existing product information also recommends it as a makeup base.
• Avoid the eye area. If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• CeraVe's current instructions also state to shake well before using.

For a CeraVe skincare routine:

• Cleanse with your chosen CeraVe cleanser.
• Apply CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum for hydration.
• Follow with your CeraVe moisturiser.
  

Why choose CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

Skin type: Normal to dry skin
Primary concern: Hydration
Best for: Skin that needs additional moisture and skin barrier support
Texture: Refreshing gel-cream serum
Action: Hydrates, helps retain moisture and supports the skin's protective barrier
Hydration: Up to 24 hours
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid + 3 Essential Ceramides + Vitamin B5
Technology: MVE Delivery Technology
Non-comedogenic: Yes
Added fragrance: No
Paraben-free: Yes
Size: 30ml
Routine step: Treat / Hydrate
Use: Daily
Brand: CeraVe
Developed with dermatologists: Yes

Is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum right for me?

Choose this serum if: you have normal to dry skin and want a lightweight daily serum that provides up to 24 hours of hydration while helping retain moisture and support the skin's protective barrier.

It may also suit you if: you want a non-comedogenic, fragrance-free hydrating serum that can be used alone, layered underneath moisturiser or used as a makeup base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a lightweight gel-cream facial serum for normal to dry skin. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B5 and three essential ceramides and provides up to 24 hours of hydration while helping support the skin's protective barrier.

Who is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum best for?

CeraVe specifically identifies the serum as being made for normal to dry skin and designed to help with hydration.

What does CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum do?

It helps bind moisture to the skin's surface, provides up to 24 hours of hydration and helps restore the skin's protective barrier. It also helps leave skin feeling smoother and softer.

Does CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum contain hyaluronic acid?

Yes. The formula contains Sodium Hyaluronate, a form of Hyaluronic Acid. CeraVe highlights Hyaluronic Acid for helping maintain the skin's moisture balance and giving skin a smooth, plump texture.

Does CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum contain ceramides?

Yes. It contains three essential ceramides: Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP. CeraVe states that ceramides help restore the skin's natural barrier and help keep moisture in.

Does CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum contain Vitamin B5?

Yes. Vitamin B5, listed as Panthenol in the ingredient list, is one of the ingredients highlighted for the serum.

How long does CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum hydrate the skin?

CeraVe states that the serum provides up to 24 hours of hydration.

Can I use CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum every day?

Yes. CeraVe's instructions state to apply the serum evenly to the face and neck daily.

When should I use CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

CeraVe states that the serum can be used at any time of day. Within a skincare routine, it can be applied after cleansing and before moisturising.

Can I use CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum under moisturiser?

Yes. CeraVe specifically states that the serum can be used alone or layered underneath moisturiser.

Can I use CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum under makeup?

Yes. The existing product information states that the gel-cream formula can be used as a makeup base.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum non-comedogenic?

Yes. CeraVe describes the serum as non-comedogenic, meaning it is formulated not to clog pores.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum fragrance free?

CeraVe states that the serum is free of added fragrance.

What is MVE Technology in CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

CeraVe's patented MVE Technology encapsulates ceramides to help deliver them within the skin's barrier and provide a slow, controlled release over time, supporting all-day hydration.

Ingredients

Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin (Code F.I.L. D256346/1).

Safety Information

• Avoid the eye area.
• If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.