Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Lotion for combination skin
Squalane
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Cholesterol
Ceramide Np
Low
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 combination skin, as squalane and phytosphingosine provide emollient and barrier repair actions, but it may lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The presence of glycerin and squalane in moderate concentrations offers excellent moisturizing and enhances barrier resilience, which is beneficial for general skincare.
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 500+ reviewsUsers with sensitive, combination, and slightly dry skin frequently praise this lotion for its ability to repair the skin barrier without feeling heavy. Some long-time users have noted concerns about a recent reformulation that added niacinamide and altered the texture.
Highlights
Lightweight & non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like you've applied nothing”
- “sinks in fast”
- “hydrated yet non-greasy finish”
- “perfect for summer”
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “absorbs swiftly”
- “no sticky residue”
- “glides on smoothly”
- “sinks in without issue”
Soothing & barrier repair Often Mentioned
- “saved my skin”
- “calms down tantrums”
- “restores damaged barrier”
- “great for sensitive face”
Ideal for combo/acne-prone Sometimes Noted
- “works better for combination skin”
- “doesn't clog pores”
- “cleared my skin”
- “lighter than the cream”
Pricey Sometimes Noted
- “wish price was lower”
- “a bit pricey”
- “expensive but worth it”
- “wait for sales”
Reformulation concerns Sometimes Noted
- “broke me out”
- “glossier finish now”
- “sensitive to niacinamide”
- “texture feels different”
Not enough for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “too thin for winter”
- “need to layer it”
- “cream is better for night”
- “saving it for summer”
Potential clogging Rarely Noted
- “gave me cc's”
- “caused minor breakouts”
- “clogged my chin”
- “skin didn't like it”
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Questions and answers
Why is Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Lotion a weak match for combination skin?
This lotion is a weak match for combination skin because it may lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients, soothing agents, antioxidants, and multiple peptides to reduce oily shine and cater to diverse skin needs without causing imbalance.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for combination skin?
This lotion offers only moderate suitability for combination skin because it may lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine while keeping the skin balanced.
What does Squalane do for combination skin?
Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.
Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025
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
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning routine after a hydrating toner and before sunscreen, and as the final step in your evening routine. Combination skin needs a lightweight lotion with oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine on oily areas while keeping dry spots soft.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and protected against dryness. Apply your retinol first, let it sink in, and then smooth on your moisturizer.
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion is generally suitable for twice-daily application to keep skin soft and supported. Regular use helps maintain skin hydration and barrier resilience, though combination skin also needs lightweight oil-controlling ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to cause purging, but it may feel a bit heavy and lead to breakouts on your oily areas because it lacks enough oil control for combination skin. To work well for this skin, a product of this type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or lightweight hydrators to keep shine in check while keeping dry patches soft.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this lotion on your body and around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin. This product type needs ingredients like glycerin and ceramides to keep such delicate areas soft and well-hydrated.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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, 2002Topical 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, 2020A 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, 2017Squalane 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, 2025The 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Botulinum 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, 1990
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dimethiconol, Cholesterol, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Behenyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Mannitol, Carnauba Wax Extract, Tocopherol, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, Oleic Acid
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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