Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Squalane
Glycerin
Allantoin
Phytosphingosine
Butylene Glycol
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin as squalane and phytosphingosine provide emollient action and barrier repair, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing due to hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide MEA and phytosphingosine, enhancing barrier resilience, but these ingredients are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is widely praised for its ability to repair damaged skin barriers and provide deep, long-lasting hydration, making it a favorite for combating dryness and irritation from treatments. Many users appreciate its unique melting capsule texture and find it soothing for sensitive skin types. Some recent reviews indicate a reformulation has made the cream feel greasier and potentially more comedogenic for some, while a smaller number of users find it too heavy for oily skin or experience occasional pilling.
Highlights
Deep barrier repair Mostly Mentioned
- “Saved my skin from tretinoin peeling”
- “healed my moisture barrier overnight”
- “stopped the stinging from over-exfoliation”
Long-lasting hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin still plump the next morning”
- “survived a 12-hour flight”
- “no tightness all day”
Soothing for sensitive Often Mentioned
- “calmed my red cheeks”
Non-greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “Rich but not sticky”
- “sinks in beautifully”
- “leaves a nice glow, not grease”
Unique capsule texture Sometimes Noted
- “Little beads burst satisfyingly”
- “capsules melt right in”
- “smooth application without grit”
Reformulation changes Sometimes Noted
- “New formula broke me out”
- “miss the old version”
- “feels heavier and greasier now”
Too heavy for oily Sometimes Noted
- “Gave me closed comedones”
- “too thick for summer”
- “woke up like a greaseball”
Occasional pilling Rarely Noted
- “Pills under my SPF”
- “balls up if I rub too much”
- “can't wear it under foundation”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “Wish it was cheaper”
- “Illiyoon is a better value”
- “pricey for a daily moisturizer”
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Questions and answers
How well does Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, providing gentle moisture and barrier repair without irritation, though it lacks ingredients for oil control and acne management. A moisturizer for this skin type needs oil-free hydration, soothing extracts, and blemish-clearing ingredients to manage breakouts and maintain a clear complexion without clogging pores.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane and phytosphingosine make this cream a fit for your oily acne-prone skin by providing softening action and supporting skin barrier repair. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that control oil and target breakouts while keeping pores clear.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
What does Squalane do for oily acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep oily skin soft and smooth, but oxidized squalene can trigger inflammation in acne-prone skin. Because of this, oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines as your moisturizer step, right before sunscreen in the morning and after treatments in the evening. It provides good basic moisture, but oily acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted oil control and blemish-clearing ingredients to get the best results.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying the moisturizer after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and helps reduce dryness.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Daily application helps keep your skin soft and hydrated while supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation. For this skin type, a product of this kind also needs targeted ingredients for optimal oil control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your oily skin because it has no harsh ingredients, though it can feel a bit heavy and lacks strong oil control. Oily acne-prone skin often needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that directly target breakouts and excess shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around the eyes and on your body, as its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin in these areas generally benefits from lightweight moisturizers that balance hydration without feeling heavy.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
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, 2002Phytosphingosine demonstrates anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity with excellent clinical results in acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.
Scientific Reports, 2020Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A 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, 2001Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Phytosphingosine inhibits melanin synthesis in cultured melan-a cells and a reconstructed human skin model by modulating MITF through suppression of gene expression and induction of protein degradation.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017Phytosphingosine activated PPAR transcriptional activity, increased cornified envelope production and differentiation markers, inhibited DNA synthesis in normal human epidermal keratinocytes, and blocked TPA-induced epidermal hyperplasia and inflammation in hairless mice compared with controls.
Molecular Medicine, 2006
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone 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, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Cyclohexasiloxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Mannitol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Polyacrylate-13, Carnauba Wax Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Polyisobutene, Phytosphingosine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol
Behind this fit score
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