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Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Cream Mist for combination skin

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Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Cream Mist

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin due to glycerin and hydrogenated poly c6-14 olefin, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks specialized ingredients for oil control to address your oily shine.
  • Caprylic capric triglyceride provides emollient action, contributing to moderate suitability for combination skin, though stronger sebum regulation ingredients are absent.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviews

Based 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 Ato Barrier 365 Cream Mist work for combination skin?

This cream mist works moderately well for combination skin, offering hydration and barrier support through glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride, but it lacks oil control ingredients to help with oily shine. Combination skin of this type needs formulations with specialized oil control and brightening ingredients to reduce shine while keeping skin balanced and nourished.

Life, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream mist a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin, hydrogenated poly c6-14 olefin, and caprylic capric triglyceride make this cream mist a moderate fit by providing hydration and soft comfort without irritation. Combination skin of this type generally needs formulations that add targeted brightening ingredients, sebum regulation, and soothing agents or antioxidants to control oily shine while maintaining moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Life, 2023

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Dimethicone do for combination skin?

Dimethicone helps protect combination skin by forming a light barrier that smooths the surface without feeling heavy or greasy. It may keep skin soft and comfortable, though it is unlikely to deeply moisturize dry areas or control excess oil on its own.

Military Medicine, 2024Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

Where does this cream mist go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes after cleansing and toning in your evening routine, and can also be used as a daytime moisturizer. It is safe for your skin with no risk of irritation, but combination skin of this type needs added oil control and sebum regulation ingredients to better handle oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cream mist with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream mist with retinol, and applying it before your retinol helps keep your skin calm and comfortable. This kind of product needs soothing ingredients and barrier support to help your skin handle retinol smoothly while keeping it soft.

Cutis, 2006

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. Clinical studies on similar moisturizing creams show that twice-daily application helps significantly improve skin moisture, smoothness, and overall barrier function.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Can this cream mist clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream mist is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, as it is made without harsh ingredients and has a low risk of irritation. However, because it leaves a greasy finish for some users, a product for this skin needs oil control and sebum regulation ingredients to keep shine in check.

Can I use this cream mist around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cream mist on your body and around the eyes, where skin is thin. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but a product of this type needs oil-control and sebum-regulation ingredients for combination skin.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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, 2017

  • Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.

    Life, 2023

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • Wearing 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, 2024

  • A 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, 2000

  • Treatment 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, 2007

  • Botulinum 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, 2024

  • Topical 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, 1998

  • Topical 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

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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