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Illiyoon skincare

Illiyoon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Amorepacific Group.

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Illiyoon is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully engineered formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and compromised skin best because of their soothing, barrier-focused nature. The standout products for particular concerns include the Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Hyaluronic Moisture Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream for mature skin. Through consistent use, the brand provides reliable daily care that maintains hydration and comfort.

This page covers some of the most popular Illiyoon products; for the whole Illiyoon range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 11.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Illiyoon for lightweight formulas, effective hydration, and suitability for sensitive skin. The most common complaints are breakouts and insufficient moisture in dry conditions.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and non-greasy moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — Ceramide Ato Lotion”
    • “Glided like water on my skin — Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel”
    • “Feels fresh and lightweight — Hyaluronic Moisture Cream”
  • Barrier repair and soothing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my breakout and swelling — Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream”
    • “Completely unscented — Ceramide Ato Lotion”
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin — Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream”
  • Great value moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “huge 500ml tub — Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream”
    • “Huge bottle lasts forever — Ceramide Ato Lotion”
    • “Huge tube for the price — Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel”
  • Deeply hydrating moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels plump — Hyaluronic Moisture Cream”
    • “Helped my damaged barrier — Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel”
  • Causes breakouts and skin bumps Often Mentioned
    • “caused deep under-skin pimples — Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream”
    • “Caused closed comedones — Ceramide Ato Lotion”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead — Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel”
  • Insufficient moisture for dry skin Often Mentioned
    • “Not enough for winter — Ceramide Ato Lotion”
    • “My skin felt tight after an hour — Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel”
    • “Moisturizing effect feels lacking — Hyaluronic Moisture Cream”

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Questions and answers

Is Illiyoon worth it?

Illiyoon offers great value moisturizers with a lightweight, non-greasy feel and effective barrier repair. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration, though some note breakouts or insufficient moisture for dry skin. Lovi rates the Illiyoon-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022

What are Illiyoon's best products?

Illiyoon's best products for dry skin are the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream and Ceramide Ato Lotion, while the Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel works best for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that these moisturizers help repair the skin barrier and provide deep hydration.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which Illiyoon moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best moisturizer for dry skin is Ceramide Ato Lotion, which Lovi rates High for dry skin, alongside Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream and Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel. Applying ceramide-based moisturizers helps repair the skin barrier and keeps dry skin deeply hydrated.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Does Illiyoon cause breakouts?

Illiyoon may cause breakouts for some, as reviewers often mention that the products lead to skin bumps and breakouts. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit for Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel as High, while the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream and Ceramide Ato Lotion rate as Average.

Is Illiyoon fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Illiyoon products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Illiyoon products?

Illiyoon products feature key ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin, and phytosphingosine that help repair the skin barrier, soothe irritation, and provide deep hydration. Phytosphingosine helps manage acne-prone skin, while ceramides improve skin hydration and reduce moisture loss.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

How do I build a Illiyoon skincare routine?

To build an Illiyoon routine, pick a lightweight moisturizer that matches your skin type, such as the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream for dry skin or the Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Illiyoon-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy Illiyoon, and how much does it cost?

Illiyoon is available at stores in Canada, with prices mostly ranging from CA$34.52 to CA$52.99.

What are good alternatives to Illiyoon?

Good alternatives to Illiyoon include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Illiyoon vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Lovi rates Illiyoon-focused routines Superior and SKIN1004-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while Illiyoon rates Superior and SKIN1004 rates High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Illiyoon, and where is it from?

Illiyoon is a Korean brand founded in 2012, owned by Amorepacific Group.

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Is Illiyoon cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Illiyoon as cruelty-free.

Research behind Illiyoon's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

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