ANUA 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum 50ml

ANUA rice ceramide serum pairs fermented rice extract with Ceramide NP and squalane, a combination aimed squarely at barrier repair instead of one single skin concern. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and betaine handle the hydration side, while panthenol and allantoin sit in the formula for comfort on skin that's feeling tight or reactive. At 50ml, this serum is designed to slot in after toning and before a moisturiser, doing the barrier-focused work that a heavier cream alone often can't.

Product highlights

• Rice extract and Ceramide NP work together as a barrier-repair pairing instead of a single hydrating ingredient doing all the work.
• Squalane and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid add lightweight moisture without the heavier feel of a straight oil-based serum.
• Panthenol and allantoin are included specifically for comfort, useful on days when skin feels tight or over-exfoliated.
• Arginine rounds out the formula, supporting the overall skin-conditioning profile alongside the barrier ingredients.

Formula highlights

• Rice Extract:the formula's namesake ingredient, included for its role in hydration and skin conditioning.
• Ceramide NP:a barrier-supporting lipid that helps reinforce skin's natural protective layer.
• Squalane:a lightweight emollient that softens without a greasy after-feel.
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid:a smaller-molecule hyaluronic acid form for surface-level hydration.

Full ingredients (INCI)

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rice Extract, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone.

How to use

After cleansing and toning, apply a moderate amount, roughly one to two pumps, to the face and neck. Gently pat the serum into skin until fully absorbed. Use in both morning and evening routines, following with a moisturiser to lock in hydration and further support the skin barrier. Apply sunscreen during the day if this serum is used in a morning routine.

Who it may suit

With a smoothing, repairing and brightening skin-care effect, this suits dry and dehydrated skin dealing with a compromised barrier, as well as normal skin looking for an extra hydration step. It's a reasonable pick for anyone whose skin feels tight, flaky or reactive after over-cleansing or exfoliating.

Product details

FAQs

Q: What does Anua Rice Ceramide Serum do for the skin barrier?
Ans: It combines rice extract with Ceramide NP and squalane to support a compromised barrier, working alongside panthenol and allantoin for comfort.

Q: Can I use this serum with retinol or acids?
Ans: The formula is comfort-focused and fragrance-free in its ingredients, so it generally layers well after acids, though easing in slowly is sensible if your barrier already feels compromised.

Q: Is this rice serum suitable for dry skin?
Ans: Yes, it's built with dry and dehydrated skin in mind, using ceramides and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid for barrier-focused hydration.

Q: How often should I use this serum?
Ans: It's designed for twice-daily use, morning and evening, followed by a moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen.

Q: Does Anua Rice Ceramide Serum contain fragrance?
Ans: No fragrance ingredient appears in the INCI, which suits those avoiding added scent in barrier-focused products.