Is it good for sensitive skin?

Yes. It is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, and built around soothing ceramides, CICA and allantoin. Most sensitive-skin users tolerate it well.

How does it compare with a vitamin C serum?

It hydrates and repairs the barrier but has no vitamin C or exfoliating acids. For brightening or anti-aging, pair it with a separate active serum.

Can I use it with retinol?

Yes. Its ceramides and allantoin make it a common buffer layer under or alongside retinol to reduce dryness and irritation.

How often should I apply it?

Apply morning and evening to clean skin before moisturizer. The brand claims 48-hour hydration, so once or twice daily is typical.

Is it thick or greasy?

It is a lightweight, non-greasy serum that absorbs quickly. Very dry skin may still need a richer moisturizer on top.

Where is the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum cheapest?

At Walmart, for $13.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 352 ratings.

CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum

Best price now

$13.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Walmart

CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum

Best price now

$13.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Walmart

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Price facts

Last seen at $13.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum

Cetaphil Ceramide Face Serum is a lightweight, fragrance-free serum built around ceramides, CICA (centella) and allantoin. It targets a weakened moisture barrier: the brand says it locks in moisture for 48 hours and repairs the barrier in about a week, with more even tone in three days. It is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, so it suits sensitive, dry and reactive skin better than fragranced brightening serums. Against ceramide rivals, it is simpler and gentler, with fewer actives, so it hydrates and soothes rather than exfoliating or resurfacing. Buyers rate it highly for calm, comfortable skin.

Best forSensitive or reactive skinDry, tight or flaky skinBarrier repair after harsh activesA simple hydrating layer under moisturizer

Pros

Ceramides plus CICA and allantoin for barrier support
Fragrance-free, paraben-free and hypoallergenic
Non-comedogenic and non-greasy
Lightweight texture layers easily
Clinically backed hydration and barrier claims

Cons

No retinol, vitamin C or exfoliating acids
Hydration focus only, not anti-aging
Some find it too light for very dry skin alone
Results on tone take days, not overnight

CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum prices at every store

WalmartNew
In stockSold by Tide EnterprisesReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$13.99Checked Nov 9
Visit Walmart

What reviewers say

4.7 / 5352 ratings

Owners with sensitive and dry skin report calmer, less tight skin and fewer reactions than with fragranced serums. Many like the light, non-sticky feel and use it daily under moisturizer. A few say it is too thin for very dry skin or that changes are gradual.

What people mention

TexturePraisedReviewers describe a light, fast-absorbing serum that does not feel greasy or sticky.
SensitivityPraisedOwners with reactive skin say it calms redness and stinging where other serums did not.
HydrationMixedMany find it hydrating, but some with very dry skin say it is not rich enough alone.
FragrancePraisedBuyers value that it is fragrance-free and does not irritate the eyes or skin.
Results speedMixedSome say tone and barrier improvements take longer than the brand's short timelines suggest.

About the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum

CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum is a lightweight, non-greasy serum made for even the most sensitive skin. It is formulated with Ceramides to help restore the skin's natural moisture barrier.

The formula also contains CICA, which helps defend against surface free radicals, and Allantoin, which helps soothe sensitive skin and defend against dryness. It is clinically proven to lock in moisture for 48-hour hydration and to significantly repair the skin's moisture barrier in 1 week. Skin tone looks visibly more even in 3 days.

The serum defends against 5 signs of skin sensitivity: dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier.

Key ingredients: Ceramides, CICA, Allantoin
Formula: Lightweight, non-greasy
Free from: Fragrance, parabens
Skin type: Suitable for sensitive skin
Properties: Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic
Hydration: 48 hours
Barrier repair: Significant repair in 1 week
Skin tone: Visibly more even in 3 days
Color: White
Pack quantity: 1

Specifications

color: WhiteSource
actual_color: WhiteSource
multipack_quantity: 1Source
size: 1Source

Questions and answers

Is it good for sensitive skin?: Yes. It is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, and built around soothing ceramides, CICA and allantoin. Most sensitive-skin users tolerate it well.
How does it compare with a vitamin C serum?: It hydrates and repairs the barrier but has no vitamin C or exfoliating acids. For brightening or anti-aging, pair it with a separate active serum.
Can I use it with retinol?: Yes. Its ceramides and allantoin make it a common buffer layer under or alongside retinol to reduce dryness and irritation.
How often should I apply it?: Apply morning and evening to clean skin before moisturizer. The brand claims 48-hour hydration, so once or twice daily is typical.
Is it thick or greasy?: It is a lightweight, non-greasy serum that absorbs quickly. Very dry skin may still need a richer moisturizer on top.
Where is the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum cheapest?: At Walmart, for $13.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the CETAPHIL Ceramide Face Serum?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 352 ratings.