Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion for oily acne-prone skin
Ceramide
Glycerin
Shea Butter
Panax Ginseng Root Extract- Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
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 glycerin and shea butter provide hydration and emollient benefits, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong oil control to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product provides excellent moisturizing and barrier resilience with hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea ceramide pc-104 and glycerin, which are supportive but not directly targeted for your primary concerns.
- The safety profile is good, 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
★4.8Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsIt is frequently praised for its lightweight, fast-absorbing, and fragrance-free formula, making it suitable for face and body. Some users with acne-prone skin have reported clogged pores, and a moderate number find it insufficient for very dry conditions without layering.
Highlights
Fragrance-free, gentle Mostly Mentioned
- “Completely unscented”
- “no irritation”
- “safe for babies”
- “great for sensitive skin”
Lightweight, non-sticky Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “no greasy residue”
- “perfect under makeup”
- “lightweight texture”
Soothing, barrier repair Often Mentioned
- “healed moisture barrier”
- “stopped the itching”
- “reduced redness”
Value, packaging Often Mentioned
- “Huge bottle lasts forever”
- “airless pump is genius”
- “affordable price point”
- “get every last drop”
Insufficient for dryness Sometimes Noted
- “Not enough for winter”
- “skin felt dry by morning”
- “need to layer with cream”
- “too light for severe dryness”
Potential breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Caused closed comedones”
- “gave me small bumps”
- “clogged my pores”
- “triggered acne flare-ups”
Pump issues Rarely Noted
- “Shoots out too much”
- “pump is powerful/messy”
- “hard to control amount”
- “splatters occasionally”
Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
- “Texture feels different”
- “less rich than before”
- “preferred the old formula”
- “feels more watery now”
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Questions and answers
How well does Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion work for oily acne-prone skin?
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as glycerin and shea butter provide good hydration, but it lacks strong oil control for blemishes. To work best for this skin, a moisturizer needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients that clear acne and blemishes without adding excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, shea butter, and hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea ceramide make this cream a good fit by providing hydration and supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation. To truly suit oily acne-prone skin, a moisturizer of this type needs powerful ingredients that target breakouts and control oil while keeping pores clear.
What do Ceramides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ceramides help restore the protective barrier of oily, acne-prone skin, which often lacks these vital lipids and suffers from moisture loss and irritation. Using products with ceramides supports skin hydration, calms redness, and improves overall texture while managing breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
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 moisturizer goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients for oil control and blemish care.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin soft and reduce dryness. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate active treatments better.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily application helps keep your skin soft and maintains a strong skin barrier, though oily and acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control and blemishes.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this lotion may cause breakouts for your oily acne-prone skin, as some reviewers report potential breakouts. It provides good hydration and barrier support, but oily and acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients and targeted oil-control agents to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing lotion safely on the thin skin around your eyes and across your body, as it has a good safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin on the body and around the eyes is often thinner and prone to dryness, the ceramides and glycerin help keep it soft and protected.
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, 2017Application of Body Lotion for 5 weeks on cosmetic dry skin improved barrier properties, increased levels of cholesterol, ceramides, and long-chain fatty acids, increased beneficial skin bacteria, and enhanced microbiome functional potential compared to baseline.
Scientific Reports, 2022The 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, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Enzyme-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, 2020
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-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 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, 2024A 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Shea Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea Ceramide Pc-104, Mannitol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Silica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract Sprout, Magnolia Kobus Flower 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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