CocokindCeramide Barrier Serum, Hydrating Serum to Reduce Dryness, All Skin Types including Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, Cruelty Free, 1 fl oz

Summary: I LOVE this ceramide serum. I’ve been using it consistently for years and I’ve tried other more expensive or high end options (I’m a total skincare nerd) and none have measured up in effectiveness, texture, or price. You seriously cannot get anything this effective or of this quality for anything even remotely close to this price, or maybe even at all. It’s perfect for dry and sensitive skin and for healing a broken or disrupted skin barrier. It is great to layer under or over retinoid products that can be drying, especially when first starting retinoids or when leveling up their potency. The serum is light, silky, milky, and soothing, not sticky or greasy. It fits really nicely into my routine, and I can actually feel and see the difference it makes when I use it. If you are unsure, trust me, just try it. At this price, it’s a no-brainer.More Detail:First of all, Cocokind is an all-around excellent brand who focuses heavily on using high-quality ingredients, simplicity, and effectiveness, rather than fancy marketing or packaging. They’re generally able to deliver an exceptional product that rivals other luxury and high-end brands at prices that are just unheard of. Truly a feel-good brand aiming to make quality skincare accessible for everyone. What’s not to love?Second of all, let me talk about this serum specifically. If there was a con, it would be the dropper bottle packaging, which I think is one of the most annoying and problematic serum packaging options ever. It makes consistent and conservative dosing difficult, which basically means I often end up using too much, and I inevitably end up touching the dropper to either my face or my hand, which increases the risk of introducing bacteria to the rest of the bottle. I would definitely prefer a pump, but for some reason the dropper delivery system is extremely popular across the whole skincare industry, and for cocokind, it is a cheaper option, which in part allows them to sell it for such a reasonable price. Honestly, the quality, price, and effectiveness is so good that the dropper is barely worth mentioning, which is why I didn’t dock a star.Personal experience with the product:I have very dry and sensitive skin, so in the winter or if traveling to a drier climate, I would not be exaggerating to say that it actually saves my skin.I’m from the DC area, and I first tried this serum on a snowboarding trip to Utah a few winters ago. Even before the trip my skin was super dry and struggling, but I hadn’t tried this serum yet. Once I spent a day or two in the super arid, high-altitude winter weather in Utah, my skin was painfully parched, cracking, flaking, and super irritated. It was so dry that it was inflamed and highly reactive to basically everything I put on it, including my basic moisturizers. I had bought this serum on the recommendation of a popular dermatologist YouTuber and brought it with me since my skin was already not feeling great. [side note: if you care about your skin, her content is EXTREMELY helpful and trust worthy. check her out @shereeneidriss).The first time I tried this serum the rest of my skincare was either useless or harmful considering the condition of my skin, and I felt immediate relief in just one application. By the third or fourth day (mind you, Im out in the elements snowboarding, taking care of kids, etc — not babying my skin with mud and cucumbers) my skin was back to its calm and comfortable state, no longer chapped or cracked at all, and I was shocked. It single handedly healed my skin.Sometimes I take breaks when my barrier is doing well and I’m in humid places, but the second it feels irritated or dry this serum is what gets it and keeps it healthy.I wish I had taken before and after photos, but in my pain and panic, product reviews weren’t really on my mind. Hope this helps others out there struggling with sensitive, dry, and reactive skin!

I absolutely love this serum that's why I bought the pack and put it on subscribe but it said it was delivered to post office for pick up and they said they don't have it so I'm about to cancel my subscription because no one will help me with this issue and I refuse to throw money out the window I work hard for, this would have been my at least 20th time repurchasing but no more. Time to find another and no more Amazon since they won't help either.. UPDATE!!! Finally got it, and month later

This burned my face the first time i used it… like actually my face was BRIGHT red. i honestly just left it on & put moisturizer cause I saw someone else say the same thing… i just assumed my skin barrier was THAT damaged. Anyway, it burned far less the second time i used it, and now it doesnt really burn at all. my face will still get slightly red, but i just have sensitive skin. this product works SO well. like i wake up with gorgeous skin and my normal redness has gone down SO much. i have freckles, so sometimes i forget that the red dots (redness on my cheeks) aren’t supposed to be there, but it’s crazy that that is finally going away after all these years. im excited to keep using it!

I bought this because I wanted a product packed with beneficial ingredients- I've over-exfoliated and am trying to get my barrier back into shape. This is an absolutely lovely serum, feels great going on and is absorbed quickly- but when I apply moisturizer over it- after the serum appears fully absorbed- it appears to emulsify and turns white. Almost like I'd applied soap to my face. I initially thought it was the one moisturizer I was using, but I tried another and had the same result. I waited a bit and eventually the "soapy" appearance diminished. It could be an issue if you're using it in your morning routine and want to quickly put your sunscreen on top and go. I'm using it at night, with a rich moisturizer on top, so I don't really mind the appearance or the waiting. It's too soon to see any real results from it but so far my skin seems to like it. The texture is very nice and it makes my skin feel bouncy and soft

This is my second purchase of this lotion & I just put it on monthly subscription. I am impressed by the way it kind of seals my skin but is not at all greasy because even though I’m 51, I still break out if I use something too oily- that might also be related to the fact that I reside in Fl where it’s often hot & humid. This keeps my skin balanced and is helping the drier areas around my eyes, so I intend to keep using. I apply before my makeup routine and also after washing my face before bed.

This is the 2nd time ordering this serum. I use in morning with other serums like vitamin C under moisturizer and sunscreen

love this for hydrating and protecting skin barrier! Not sticky at all, my skin loves this!

Love!! Feels so good on my skin and noticeable differences within a couple of days. I’ll be a cocokind girly forever