Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream for combination skin
Ceramides
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Cholesterol
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract- Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 suitability for your combination skin, as humectants like glycerin and emollients such as cetyl ethylhexanoate provide some hydration and smoothing, but may lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The formulation provides excellent moisturizing due to the presence of ceramide np and phytosphingosine, which enhance barrier resilience, though these ingredients are not specifically targeted for oily shine.
- The product is generally safe for your combination skin, with some risks of irritation due to the presence of fragrance and essential oils.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsUsers appreciate its non-sticky, matte finish and excellent value. Some users with acne-prone skin have experienced breakouts, and there are moderate reports of changes in texture and consistency due to reformulation. A low number of users found the ceramide capsules gritty or experienced issues with the pump packaging.
Highlights
Barrier repair Mostly Mentioned
- “calmed my breakout and swelling”
- “healed allergic flare-up in 5 days”
- “swelling around pores died down”
Excellent value Often Mentioned
- “huge 500ml tub”
- “cost effective for face and body”
- “lasts forever”
Gentle for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “no irritation on sensitive skin”
- “safe for the whole family”
Non-greasy finish Often Mentioned
- “absorbs without greasy shine”
- “dries matte-ish/natural”
- “doesn't leave face oily next morning”
Acne breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “caused deep under-skin pimples”
- “gave me CCs (closed comedones)”
- “too heavy for oily skin”
Reformulation changes Sometimes Noted
- “new formula feels greasy”
- “less occlusive than before”
- “miss the old thick texture”
Gritty texture Rarely Noted
- “feels like tiny pebbles”
- “gritty particles”
- “scratchy if not rubbed in”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to get last bit out”
- “pump stops working near end”
- “have to cut tube open”
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Questions and answers
How well does Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream work for combination skin?
This moisturizer offers moderate suitability for your combination skin because glycerin and cetyl ethylhexanoate provide hydration and smoothing, but it may lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. It strengthens your skin barrier with ceramide np and phytosphingosine, though these ingredients are not specifically targeted for oily shine. A moisturizer for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and cetyl ethylhexanoate help provide hydration and smoothing, while ceramide NP and phytosphingosine enhance barrier resilience. A moisturizer for combination skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What do Ceramides do for combination skin?
Ceramides help balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier to keep dry areas hydrated without feeling heavy on oily zones. This type of skin needs lightweight hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and cholesterol to maintain a smooth and calm feel across both dry and oily areas.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Scientific Reports, 2022
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for combination skin?
Ginseng root extract helps keep combination skin smooth and firm by supporting collagen and locking in moisture. It also helps calm the skin and keeps it looking bright and even.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening skincare routines, right before your SPF in the morning. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine on oily areas while keeping dry spots smooth.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the moisturizer. This combination helps keep your skin soft and smooth while reducing the dryness that retinol often causes. To work best for your combination skin, this type of product also needs ingredients that help control oil on your oily areas.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine, though it works only moderately well for combination skin because it may lack sufficient ingredients for oil control on oily areas. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream can occasionally cause acne breakouts for combination skin, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil on shiny areas while keeping dry patches soft.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle moisturizing formula helps hydrate delicate areas well. However, because skin thickness varies across the body, a moisturizer for combination skin like this works best when it also includes lightweight oil-controlling ingredients for areas prone to shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol and arachidyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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, 2017A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Botulinum 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, 1990Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Emulgels containing Perilla frutescens seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, and mixed seed oil microemulsions exhibit good stability, lack of cytotoxicity in PBMC, and no skin irritation or allergic reactions in human subjects.
Polymers, 2022Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Arachidyl Glucoside, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethiconol, Mannitol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyisobutene, Panax Ginseng Water Root, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glucose, Cholesterol, Silica, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide Np, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract
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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