Irwings
Repair Hour Serum
A barrier serum light enough for any routine, at any hour.
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- Size
- 30 ml
- Skin type
- All skin types
- Texture
- Light, fast absorbing serum
- Use
- Morning and night, before moisturiser
Dry skin, oily skin and reactive skin all feel the same when the barrier is worn down. Tight, and quick to complain.
Worth knowing. This is a supporting step, not a replacement for your actives. It will not brighten or resurface on its own. It is there so the rest of your routine has a calmer surface to work on.
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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
Search “best serum for sensitive skin all skin types” and you’ll notice most results only address one skin typeat a time. Irwings Repair Hour was formulated around a different insight: whether your skin runs dry, oily, or breakout-prone, a weakened skin barrier always feels the same - tight, reactive, unsettled. Fix the barrier, and dry, oily, and sensitive skin all start looking and feeling calmer, together. This is the brand’s “barrier-first, glass-skin-follows” serum - lightweight, fast-absorbing, and formulated to slot into any routine, at whatever hour your skin needs its repair.
The formula leads with Oat Peptides and Ceramide, which rebuild depleted barrier lipids at a structural level— the same lipid matrix that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Alongside them, Niacinamide, Hesperidin, and Avena Sativa (Oat, via Rejuvaveen®) work as a calming trio: evening visible skin tone, soothing sensitivity, and restoring overall balance to reactive skin. Hyaluronic Acid finishes the formula by sealing in lasting hydration behind a smooth, “glass skin” glow — the luminosity that comes from a properly hydrated, intact barrier rather than a heavy layer of product sitting on top.
Key Features
Key Features
- DUAL RETINOID COMPLEX – Encapsulated Retinol 0.15% + Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate 0.15% = 0.3%total retinoid strength, visible results with less irritation
- FAST-ACTING + TIME-RELEASED – HPR acts quickly on retinoid receptors while encapsulated retinolreleases gradually overnight
- THE 4 R’s OF RENEWAL – Resolves comedones, resolves inflammation, renovates skin texture, reducessigns of ageing
- COENZYME Q 10 ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE – Protects skin from oxidative stress during retinoid use
- HYALURONIC ACID + BARRIER SUPPORT – Vitamin E, D-Panthenol & Aloe Vera keep skin comfortable,not stripped
- GERMANY-SOURCED ACTIVES – Stabilized, encapsulated retinoid complex for extended, dependableefficacy
- FRAGRANCE-FREE & NON-COMEDOGENIC – Suitable for building into any nightly routine, includingacne-prone skin
What is inside
What is inside
- Oat Peptide
- Ceramide
- Niacinamide
- Hesperidin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Panthenol
- Lactobacillus Ferment
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 24 hours before first use.
- Avoid the eye area and broken skin.
- Nothing in it exfoliates, so it can be used every day and alongside your actives.
- Stop if irritation persists.
- Store below 25C, away from direct sun.
What it does
01
BUILDS THE BARRIER BACK
Oat peptides and ceramide work at the layer that keeps water in and irritants out.
02
EVENS AND SETTLES
Niacinamide and hesperidin are both used in skincare to calm the look of uneven, easily upset skin.
03
LEAVES A SMOOTH FINISH
Hyaluronic acid holds water near the surface, which is where that glassy look comes from.
How to use
01
Cleanse and pat almost dry.
02
Drop 2 to 3 drops into your palm.
03
Press over face and neck, morning or night.
04
Follow with moisturiser. On retinol nights, use this first.
The two that matter

Oat Peptides
Short protein fragments taken from oats. They are used in barrier care because they support the structure rather than exfoliating it away.

Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3, one of the most studied ingredients in skincare. It is included here for tone and for skin that flushes easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the repair hour?
When is the repair hour?
Whenever your skin is having a bad day. It is light enough for morning and calm enough for night, so there is no wrong slot.
Is this the same as the Barrier Repair Serum?
Is this the same as the Barrier Repair Serum?
No. That one is built for skin that breaks out. This one is for all skin types, and leans on peptides for a smoother finish.
Can I use it every day?
Can I use it every day?
Yes. Nothing in it exfoliates or resurfaces, so daily use is what it is designed for.