You’re slathering this on at night like a good little skincare soldier. Stop. You’re wasting it.
This Dermafique serum is a morning MVP — the ceramides lock down your barrier before UV and pollution try to tear it apart. Nighttime repair is for retinol and acids.
It’s a barrier repair serum, ₹1,345 for 30ml. The brand claims it fixes “invisible damage” — which sounded like marketing fluff until my face felt less crunchy.
Ceramide Complex
Three types of ceramides — not just one. They actually fill the gaps in your barrier instead of just sitting on top.
Peptide Blend
Signals your skin to make more collagen. I didn’t believe it until my laugh lines looked less like canyons.
Squalane Base
Absorbs in 8 seconds flat. No sticky residue. You can put sunscreen on top without pilling.
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Three ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) — the gold standard for barrier repair. Plus peptides and squalane. No fragrance, no nonsense.
- Ceramide NP: Plugs the holes in your barrier so moisture stops escaping
- Ceramide AP: Boosts natural ceramide production so you don’t stay dependent on the bottle
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: The collagen whisperer — plumps without irritation
- Squalane: Locks everything in without clogging pores
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Think thin gel-cream. It slides on like a silk slip — my dehydrated cheeks drank it in 10 seconds. No tackiness.
Week two: my skin stopped feeling tight after washing. Week three: my makeup stopped separating on my nose. The surprise? It actually helped my redness — something I didn’t expect from a “barrier” serum.
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My T-zone still gets oily by 3 PM — no hydration serum fixes that. But my cheeks? No more flakes. No more sting when I apply vitamin C.
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Wear it in the morning under sunscreen. Save your night for actives. This serum won’t fix everything — but it will stop your skin from freaking out.