Irwings
Irwings Barrier Repair Serum 50ml | Soothes Acne-Treated Skin
A calming serum for skin that breaks out and reacts to everything.
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- Size
- 50 ml
- Skin type
- Acne prone, oily and sensitive
- Texture
- Light, water based serum
- Use
- Morning and night, before moisturiser
Helps Repair Skin Stripped by Salicylic Acid, Retinol & Benzoyl Peroxide | Dermatologist Recommended | Ceramides & Oat
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Barrier First
Barrier First
IRWINGS is built on one idea. Skin that is acne-prone, sensitive or reactive doesn't need to be ”fixed“ aggressively, it needs its barrier rebuilt first. Every hero ingredient earns its place because it repairs the skin barrier (ceramides, oat peptides, hesperidin, filaggrin support) before it treats the visible concern (acne marks, dullness, fine lines, itching).
Description
Description
If you search “how to repair skin barrier” or “serum for red, sensitive, acne-prone skin,” the honest dermatological answer is always the same: stop chasing the symptom and rebuild the barrier underneath it.That’s exactly what Irwings Barrier Repair Serum is engineered to do - a barrier-repair, redness-calming face serum for skin that breaks out, flushes, and reacts to everything.
Every breakout weakens your skin barrier a little more - and a weak barrier makes the next breakout, flare-up, or sensitivity episode more likely. Hesperidin, a citrus bioflavonoid antioxidant, calms visible redness and defends against daily environmental stress. A Ceramide Complex (phospholipids and sphingolipids) - the same lipid family your skin naturally uses to seal moisture in - helps rebuild the barrier that breakouts, actives, and over-cleansing strip away. Hyaluronic Acid then locks that hydration in place, without a trace of oil, so skin feels deeply quenched, comforted, and quietly illuminated rather than shiny or heavy.
Because it’s positioned as a genuine serum for acne-prone and sensitive skin, this formula is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free - it won’t feed new congestion or sting compromised skin, which makes it one of the few “barrier repair serums” that’s also genuinely safe for breakout-prone users to use daily. Its lightweight, water-based texture (Propanediol, Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether) absorbs fast and layers cleanly under moisturiser or sunscreen, and it pairs safely underneath actives like retinol or niacinamide as acalming buffer.
Key Feature
Key Feature
- BARRIER-FIRST FORMULA – Rebuilds the skin barrier weakened by breakouts, actives, andenvironmental stress instead of masking redness
- HESPERIDIN ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX – Citrus bioflavonoid that visibly calms redness and shields skinfrom daily stressors
- CERAMIDE COMPLEX (CLR) – Phospholipid + sphingolipid blend that restores essential barrier lipids forlasting comfort
- HYALURONIC ACID HYDRATION – Replenishes lost moisture without oil or heaviness — ideal foroily/acne-prone skin
- NON-COMEDOGENIC & FRAGRANCE-FREE – Won’t clog pores or trigger sensitised, reactive skin
- LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST-ABSORBING TEXTURE – Layers cleanly under moisturiser, sunscreen, or actives,AM & PM
- DERMATOLOGICALLY-INFORMED, ACNE-SAFE DESIGN – Purpose-built for acne-prone, oily & sensitive skin types
What is inside
What is inside
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Ceramides Complex
- Oat Peptides
- Hesperidin
- L-Arginine
Delivery and returns
Delivery and returns
- Orders are packed and dispatched from our Nehru Place office in New Delhi.
- You will get a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.
- Shipping rates, delivery times and the returns window are set out in full in our Returns and Refund Policy.
- If something arrives damaged or wrong, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will replace it.
Safety
Safety
- Fragrance free and non-comedogenic.
- Patch test on your inner arm or jawline 24 hours before first use.
- Keep it away from the eye area and off broken or bleeding skin.
- Safe to layer under retinol or acids. Apply this first and let it settle.
- Stop using it if stinging or redness carries on past the first few days.
- Store below 25C, away from direct sun.
What it does
01
CALMS THE LOOK OF REDNESS
Hesperidin is a citrus antioxidant. In skincare it is used to settle skin that looks flushed and keeps reacting.
02
PUTS BARRIER FATS BACK
The ceramide complex copies the fats your barrier is built from, so what breakouts and strong actives strip gets replaced.
03
HOLDS WATER, ADDS NO OIL
Hyaluronic acid pulls water into the top layers. The base is watery rather than oily, so nothing sits heavy on a pore.
How to use
01
Cleanse, and leave skin slightly damp.
02
Press 2 to 3 pumps over face and neck.
03
Follow with your moisturiser, morning and night.
04
On retinol or acid nights, put this on first as a buffer.
The two that matter

Hesperidin
A bioflavonoid found in citrus peel. It is included here as an antioxidant, for skin that reacts to heat, pollution and being touched all day.

Ceramide Complex
Ceramides are the fats that hold skin cells together. This blend of phospholipids and sphingolipids is here to replace what a harsh routine washes out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this break me out?
Will this break me out?
It is non-comedogenic and fragrance free, and the base is water rather than oil, so it is built not to. If your skin is very reactive, patch test on your jaw for two nights first.
Can I use it with my retinol?
Can I use it with my retinol?
Yes. This one goes on first, then your retinol once it has settled. It is there to take the edge off, not to cancel it out.
Serum or moisturiser first?
Serum or moisturiser first?
Serum first, always. This one is thin and belongs underneath. Your moisturiser goes on top and seals it in.