Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream for oily skin
Ceramides
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Cholesterol
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract- Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
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- LowOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to ceramides np and phytosphingosine, which enhance barrier resilience, but ingredients like cetyl ethylhexanoate and stearic acid may be too heavy and contribute to oiliness.
- While the formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits, it does not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
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
★4.7Overall 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
Why is Illiyoon Ceramide Concentrate Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for oily skin because ingredients like cetyl ethylhexanoate and stearic acid may be too heavy and contribute to unwanted shine. A product of this type needs a lightweight texture with hydrating agents and peptides, without heavy oils, to keep oily skin balanced and clear.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Cetyl ethylhexanoate and stearic acid may be too heavy for your oily skin and contribute to excess oiliness. An oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides, along with barrier-supporting ingredients that leave no heavy oils or shine.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help balance and strengthen oily skin by supporting the natural barrier and keeping moisture locked in without feeling heavy. They may also help calm irritation and reduce blemishes when used as part of a regular daily routine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for oily skin?
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines as your moisturizer step, though it may feel too heavy for oily skin. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients that provides hydration without contributing to excess shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this moisturizer to help soothe dryness and protect your skin barrier. While it provides good moisture, this cream is a weak match for oily skin because certain ingredients may feel too heavy and contribute to excess shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to manage oil and keep skin balanced.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream may be used twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine, though it is a weak match for oily skin. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that balance oil production without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin and may cause breakouts because heavier ingredients like cetyl ethylhexanoate and stearic acid can feel too heavy and contribute to excess oiliness. A moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that control shine without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body and around your eyes, as the skin on your body and eyelids is well suited to richer moisturizers. It helps keep these areas soft and smooth while protecting them with ceramides and cholesterol. A product of this type for oily skin needs lighter textures and oil-controlling ingredients to prevent excess 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
Topical application of an emulsion containing a complete mixture of ceramides III, IIIB, VI, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, and linoleic acid significantly accelerated barrier recovery after SLS damage and improved skin hydration after acetone treatment in human volunteers compared to an emulsion containing only two types of ceramides.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002Enzyme-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
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, 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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