Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Cream Mist for oily skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
Cholesterol
Butylene Glycol
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and hydrogenated poly c6-14 olefin, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target oily shine concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly recommended for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, providing intense and lasting hydration that effectively mimics a rich moisturizer. It is also frequently praised for its ability to soothe irritation and repair the skin barrier. However, users with oily or combination skin often find the finish too heavy or greasy, and a low number of users reported issues with absorption or breakouts.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “saving my skin every night”
- “instantly quenches my skin”
- “moisture lasts all night”
- “skin literally drinks it up”
Soothing and barrier repair Often Mentioned
- “calms down the skin”
- “helped treat barrier damage”
- “restored skin barrier”
Convenient format Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for on-the-go”
- “convenient and bacteria-safe”
- “easy to use”
- “great for quick refresh”
Fine mist application Sometimes Noted
- “super fine and even”
- “fog mist”
- “doesn't spit large droplets”
- “mists on very well”
Glowy finish Sometimes Noted
- “makes my skin glow”
- “looks plump and glowy”
- “healthy and radiant”
- “semi-dewy look”
Greasy or oily finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a greasy layer”
- “looks shiny and slick”
- “too rich and oily”
- “feels like a pound of oil”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me closed comedones”
- “broke me out”
- “caused small pimples”
- “not acne-friendly”
Poor absorption Rarely Noted
- “sits on top of skin”
- “doesn't absorb well”
- “sticky residue”
- “leaves a film”
Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “runs out fast”
- “wish it was bigger”
- “pricey for a mist”
Spray nozzle issues Rarely Noted
- “comes out in a straight stream”
- “wasted product trying to mist”
- “spray mechanism is weak”
- “squirts instead of sprays”
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Questions and answers
How well does Aestura AtoBarrier 365 Cream Mist work for oily skin?
This cream mist offers moderate moisture for your oily skin, though it lacks specialized ingredients to target oily shine. Oily skin needs a product that combines hydrating agents with peptides to maintain a lightweight feel, avoids heavy oils, and supports the skin barrier without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream mist a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and hydrogenated poly c6-14 olefin make this cream mist a good fit for your oily skin by providing moderate hydration and supporting your skin barrier. However, a moisturizing treatment for oily skin also needs peptides and ingredients that manage oily shine without heavy oils or clogged pores.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Dimethicone do for oily skin?
Dimethicone helps protect skin and lock in moisture, though it may have limited performance compared to petrolatum. For oily skin, a product of this type needs a lightweight, oil-free formula that hydrates without clogging pores.
Where does this cream mist go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Oily skin works best with products of this type that also include ingredients to manage excess shine.
Can I use this cream mist with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream mist with retinol by applying it before your retinol to help your skin adjust comfortably. This approach may help reduce dryness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier. Oily skin also needs lightweight ingredients that control shine and balance oil production.
How often should I use this cream mist?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to keep your skin hydrated and support your skin barrier. For oily skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients that help control oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream mist clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream mist is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a very low rate of complaints about clogged pores and a safe profile without harsh irritants. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, this skin type needs mattifying agents or oil-absorbing ingredients to stay clear and balanced.
Can I use this cream mist around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream mist on your body, and it is generally safe for the thin skin around the eyes as well. It provides gentle hydration without harsh ingredients, though oily skin often needs extra specialized ingredients to handle shine.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream mist fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Botulinum toxin-A encapsulated in phosphatidylcholine/cholesterol nanoliposomes delivered transdermally achieved a diffusion depth of 380 μm and showed a nonsignificant advantage in relieving post-acne scarring compared to hyaluronic acid hydrogel treatment in 12 facial patients.
Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine, 2024Topical application of cholesterol sulfate increases stratum corneum thickness and inhibits protease-induced cell dissociation by competitively inhibiting serine proteases in mice and human stratum corneum.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998Topical lovastatin treatment impairs the recovery of cutaneous permeability barrier function and stratum corneum cholesterol levels after acetone disruption in mice, an effect normalized by simultaneous treatment with mevalonate or cholesterol.
The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1990
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Surfactin, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behenic Acid, Tocopherol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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