CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
A hydrating face serum with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and three ceramides for normal to dry skin; free of added fragrance.
- Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, ceramides
- Marketed as fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
Who it's for: Normal and dry skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Isopropyl Myristate
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum good for dry skin?
The brand lists it for normal and dry skin.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 18 of the 30 products in Hydrating Serums, Essences & Ampoules with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a water-binding serum for normal to dry skin, worn alone or under moisturizer.
Key ingredients
- Hyaluronic acid: CeraVe says it helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance.
- Vitamin B5 (panthenol): A hydrating ingredient.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- MVE delivery technology: CeraVe’s slow-release system, which it says keeps skin hydrated through the day.
How to use
Shake well, then apply evenly to face and neck, morning or night. Use alone or under moisturizer.
Who should be careful
Most skin tolerates it well. Avoid the eye area.
What the brand claims
CeraVe claims up to 24 hours of hydration. In its consumer testing, 90% said skin felt intensely hydrated right after use and 98% said it felt smoother after four weeks; sample sizes aren’t given.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/facial-serums/hydrating-hyaluronic-acid-serum (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Hydrating Serums, Essences & Ampoules |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Where to use | Face and neck |
| When to use | Morning or night |
| Key ingredients | Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, ceramides |
| Free from | CeraVe says free of added fragrance and parabens |
| Brand says it suits | normal, dry skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Isopropyl Myristate |
| Full ingredient list | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Do I still need a moisturizer?
CeraVe says you can use it alone or under one; dry skin usually benefits from both.
Do I shake it?
Yes, CeraVe says shake well.