Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream for sensitive skin
Squalane
Glycerin
Allantoin
Phytosphingosine
Butylene Glycol
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- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- This formulation offers moderate suitability for your normal skin, as Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA and Phytosphingosine support barrier repair and provide hydration and soothing benefits that can help with your redness and irritation. It may not deliver optimal results in all areas as it lacks a wider range of humectants and emollients for enhanced barrier resilience.
- The absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients ensures no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin.
- The formulation provides excellent moisturizing due to the presence of Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA and Phytosphingosine in moderate concentrations for enhancing barrier resilience.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
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 sensitive skin?
This cream works moderately well for sensitive skin, as ingredients like squalane and glycerin help keep skin soft and hydrated, though other products with a wider range of soothing agents may fit it better. A moisturizer for sensitive skin needs a rich blend of barrier-repairing ceramides, soothing cica, and nourishing oils to calm redness and fully protect the skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, squalane, glycerin, allantoin, and phytosphingosine make this cream a good fit because they support barrier repair and provide hydration and soothing benefits that help calm redness and irritation. To fit sensitive skin even better, a product of this type needs a wider range of humectants and emollients, along with soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
What does Squalane do for sensitive skin?
Squalane helps calm sensitive skin by defending against everyday irritation and keeping it smooth and soft. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier so it stays comfortable and hydrated.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cream goes at the end of your evening routine to lock in moisture and calm sensitive skin. A moisturizer of this type needs a wider range of water-attracting ingredients and skin-softening oils to build better barrier strength for this skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
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 this moisturizer. This cream helps calm sensitive skin and supports your skin barrier, though this skin type needs a moisturizer with a wider range of water-attracting and softening ingredients for the best resilience.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream daily as part of your morning and evening routines to help keep your skin moisturized. Regular daily application of this type of moisturizer helps improve skin hydration and supports skin barrier function.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, though it can feel a bit heavy for oily areas. A product of this type needs a balanced blend of lighter hydrators and skin-softening ingredients to keep sensitive skin clear and comfortable.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body and around your eyes, though a product for sensitive skin of this type needs a richer blend of moisture-locking ingredients and skin-softening agents for best results in those areas.
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
Squalane 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, 2018Topical 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, 2007Phytosphingosine 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, 2017
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
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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