Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum — Efficacy 3.6/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum

SerumSkin barrier repair, dry skin
Efficacy
Basic
3.6 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
Decent barrier serum dragged down by low ceramide concentrations, volatile silicones, and irritating essential oils. Efficacy score of 3.6 reflects ceramides listed mid-formula (likely <0.1% each, far below clinical 0.1-1% needed for barrier repair) paired with cholesterol and lecithin for pseudo-lamellar synergy but undermined by evaporative silicones (cyclomethicone, cyclohexasiloxane) that hinder long-term hydration; no pH issues noted but multiple fragrance allergens (bergamot oil, geraniol) risk sensitization without encapsulation. Safety docked to 4.2 for cocktail of 5+ essential oils including potential irritants like patchouli and sage.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Ceramide NPCeramide NSCeramide ASCeramide APCeramide EOPGlycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidBeta-GlucanCholesterolHydrogenated LecithinBisabolol
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
What Each Ingredient Does
Ceramide NP
Barrier repair lipid
Ceramide NS
Barrier repair lipid
Ceramide AS
Barrier repair lipid
Ceramide AP
Barrier repair lipid
Ceramide EOP
Barrier repair lipid
Glycerin
Humectant moisturizer
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant skin conditioner
Beta-Glucan
Soothing moisturizer
Cholesterol
Barrier lipid component
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifier liposome former
Bisabolol
Anti-inflammatory soother
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Malt Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sucrose Distearate, Cholesterol, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene[2]

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum worth it?

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum scores 3.6 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.2 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Decent barrier serum dragged down by low ceramide concentrations, volatile silicones, and irritating essential oils. Efficacy score of 3.6 reflects ceramides listed mid-formula (likely <0.1% each, far below clinical 0.1-

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum?

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum as potential irritants: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil.

How is Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-17. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.