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321 redditors with explicit opinion · 122 positive · 30 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.803 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 73–86% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
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r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkinbarrierLovers, r/AsianBeautyAdvice
Aestura · skincare
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Aestura atobarrier
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Korean derma-brand barrier cream for dry skin and retinoid recovery nights. Capsule texture spreads light, no pilling under makeup.
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What 386 redditors actually said.
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u/akdakd1102
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r/AsianBeauty
Dries down pretty well if used on a wet/damp face, though some people prefer the lighter versions. \- Aestura Atobarrier Cream, which has ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, and is the barrier warrior that keeps my skin intact while I use Tazarotene. Absorbs really well for a
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u/Active_Rub_4903
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r/AsianBeauty
[Product List] SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule WELLAGE Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100 AESTURA A-Cica 365 Soothing Relief Serum pH4.5 FULLY Green Tomato Serum EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum EQQUALBERRY Vitamin Illuminating Serum Centellian 24 360º Shot PD
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u/Nin-me-sar-ra
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r/koreanskincare
the deceptive slack-fill packaging. Will not repurchase as long as I have better options. 7 out of 10. Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream: This feels like a richer version of the Dynasty Cream, I can use less on my face and it’s very easy to spread out. No pilling under makeup. I’ve re
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u/iweewoo
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r/SkinbarrierLovers
Aestura atobarrier X3 a week Tret with only the aestura atobarrier
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"BoJ Genseng Retinal - I'm using it now, don't really have any complaints. I'm also thinking about trying Aestura Ato Barrier Cream and Klairs Maple Infusing Cream, Cosrx 6 Peptide Serum. If you have dry or very dry sk…"
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"round lab dokdo cleanser haruharu black rice toner haruharu probiotic essence anwezen azelaic acid 10% aestura 365 ato barrier or round lab dokdo lotion what would be the best way to apply the products assuming i’m st…"
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"I am a 22yo female who lives in the USA. I started using the Aestura cream a couple of months ago and i noticed that i kept getting little bumps on my face (sigh). I have EXTREMELY dry skin (i peel on my face almost e…"
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"hi all! saw that sephora now carries the aestura atobarrier products. wondering if you all will purchase from sephora or will you still purchase overseas? wondering it there are formula and ingredient changes for nort…"
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"Axis-Y dark spot correcting glow serum (this works well on my acne scars! Literally gone after weeks!) Aestura atobarrier cream Sunbears Active Suncreen (this works well on me)"
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"foam, La Roche Posay Toleriane, and a simple cream cleanser from CeraVe. Moisturizer has been either Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream or Vanicream, depending on how irritated things feel, then a thin layer of petrolatum o…"
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"break out easily. I am not taking any acne medication. Here are the moisturizers I have tried recently : 1. Aestura atobarrier 365 cream : I knew this cream was famous for a long time, but I never actually tried it un…"
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"**Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream** My daily moisturizer so I needed to stock up. US price is $32 a tube. Olive Young Korea is about $18. At the airport I got 5 duo sets (10 tubes) for"
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"I like it better than the tir tir milky toner which takes forever to sink into my skin. might repurchase Aestura atobarrier cream 8/10- I love this! interesting texture with the ceramide capsules. perfect for healing …"
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"it looks ridiculously large on my skincare shelf. looks like it was made for a giant with large hands lol. aestura was $32 from sephora, 80mL. ilyoon was $20 from stylevana for 230mL. the value difference is insane!! …"
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"suggestion here and I really wanna thank you so much to those who suggested me this Haru haru essence and Aestura lotion. Now i know why people raved about this essence particularly it's such a gem and the lotion too …"
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"Finally found a holy grail skin barrier cream and they go and change the formula 1 year later😩 why do Korean skin care brands do this? The cream was just getting really popular too. I feel like this happens all the ti…"
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"[Product List] SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule WELLAGE Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100 AESTURA A-Cica 365 Soothing Relief Serum pH4.5 FULLY Green Tomato Serum EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum EQ…"
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"wonder fragrance free toner and the essence together work amazingly and are definitely HGs along with the aestura auto barrier cream!(I throw cosrx retinol oil into this routine every so often) I use the current body …"
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"the deceptive slack-fill packaging. Will not repurchase as long as I have better options. 7 out of 10. Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream: This feels like a richer version of the Dynasty Cream, I can use less on my face and…"
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"only carry one of my serums. They don't have any of my toners. They don't have any of my moisturizers. No Aestura. Like seriously, they are missing some pretty popular things. I really hope this is just a soft opening…"
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"HaruHaruWonder Black Rice Cleansing Gel * Kose Speedy Softymo Cleansing Oil * Tsubaki and Fino Hair Masks * Aestura Ato Barrier Cream * Kisocare Azelaic Acid 20% * S.Nature Aqua Squalene Cream * Toners from Laneige, D…"
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"too oily or heavy. I need that perfect balance so my skin doesn't feel dry. Product List (Left to Right) • AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream • Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream • PURITO Panthenol 10% Post-Acne Cream • ANUA 3 Cera…"
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"It's really lightweight, so if you're looking for a non-heavy serum to boost your skin's hydration. * **AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Soothing Gel Cream** This is a lightweight moisturizer that is fantastic for oily ski…"
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"between two products depending on the weather. When it's winter or my skin feels extra dry, I use the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream, but when it's humid or hot, I go with the S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisture Cream inste…"
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"ungrateful consumer and thinking it does not do anything for me anymore. It helped tremendously along with Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream. Please use Medicube PDRN Booster Gel with caution especially if you have a damag…"
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"seems like its pore texture and redness. i went to sephora a couple of weeks ago and they recommended the aestura serum and i have been really liking it! while it has been helping the redness i just cannot get rid of …"
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"helping with dark spots. My routine has been: Morning; Mixsoon galactomyces toner, APLB kojic acid serum, Aestura 365 (I ran out recently and switched to Roundlab intensive birch juice cream which is why I'm less shin…"
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"3 months in now and still improving! I’ve added tretinoin and Aestura 365 cream & serum to my routine along with skin 1004 poremizing ampoule. Bit flushed in the pic as my husband had control of the heating 😂 From whe…"
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"I know many people swear by a few products in this line but has anyone tried the entire thing + the hydro soothing cream? I use tretinoin and azelaic acid and my skin needs more moisture. I currently use the speedy oi…"
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"these two moisturizers and honestly can’t decide...I’ve heard amazing reviews for both. I've tried the Aestura Atobarrier lotion (not the cream) and it somewhat works okay...gives a velvety finish...but it's not magic…"
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"- Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule 10/10 3.Sulwhasoo - First Care Activating Serum 8/10 🤍Moisturizer 1.AESTURA - Atobarrier 365 Hydro Soothing Cream 100/10 * good for dry skin 2.Torriden - Dive in Cream 9/10 3.SKINFO…"
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"all of them they carry one serum. None of my toners. None of my moisturizers. They don't have anything from Aestura, and they're missing some of the most popular staples from popular brands. In addition, I have had to…"
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"is) this year with the above- all of which I’ve mentioned wanting to try! I know my skin loves the Aestura but is there anything I need to know about the other 2 for combo acne prone skin? I’m thinking using the Haruh…"
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"your faves? So far I’m loving the Clean Zero cleansing balm, Dr Rejuall PDRN cream, Celimax retinal shot, Aestura cream, and the Bioheal 3D lifting cream. I want to try them all but also don’t want to try too many new…"
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"my order. I ordered 2 LRP sunscreens, 2 Haru haru black rice probiotics toner, 1 numbuzin #5 serum and 1 Aestura ato barrier mist. My total order was $140. Everything was marked as shipping "within 24 hours". A few da…"
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"Dries down pretty well if used on a wet/damp face, though some people prefer the lighter versions. \- Aestura Atobarrier Cream, which has ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, and is the barrier warrior that keeps m…"
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"I've been trying to find a simple but extremely hydrating and moisturizing winter routine. So I turned to Aestura. Skin type: Drier than SpongeBob out of water. also on tretinoin. HYDRO ESSENCE: I'll probably get the …"
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"in a blanket. So soft and cozy. Last time something made my skin feel this comforted was when I discovered aestura ato barrier cream. So for anyone else suffering with dry winter cold or who uses epiduo or other harsh…"
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"Round Lab, BIODANCE, JM Solution, and Romand are all there, along with trending ones like Rejuran, Aestura, and VT. Prices are solid since you don’t have to pay extra duties on Yami-fulfilled items. Just make sure it …"
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"is same night and day. I tried to use haru haru black rice toner recently but it broke me out. I’ve tried AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with Ceramides which was okay but not special for my skin, ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrie…"
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"cooling oat moisturizer \\-Numbuzin 9 mask + eye patches \\-\\\*I was specifically looking for the illiyoon ato barrier cream that is labeled "9 free" as it is my understanding that it is the most recent one. This bot…"
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"cream to lock in hydration haha I usually finish with bioderma essence lotion, skin1004 ampoule or aestura ampoule, and aestura cream"
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"Been struggling with dry flakey cheeks, using aestura 365 has been great so far"
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"using rx tretinoin & azelaic acid, looking for a new barrier repair PM moisturizer. Just got illyoon and aestura to try."
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"then I follow up with some soothing asian beauty that focues on barrier repair- currently using aestrua atobarrier 365 hydro soothing gel cream - blue tube love it a lot more than the white one. It's more soothing and…"
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"For Asian skincare, that would be Hada Lobo Premium lotion, lol. And now will eventually be that + Aestura Atobarrier lotion."
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"Any reason in particular on why you go for Aestura lotion instead of the cream? I keep wondering which of the two to get!"
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"These two are the core of my routine, except it’s the Aestura cream and not the lotion. If you took everything else away from me, it would be these two that would keep my skin going. I am adding Manyo Bifida Biome ser…"
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"Idk why the aestura lotion gives me the most annoying skin colored pimples, wanted to love it so badly"
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"Since it's a barrier cream, you might want to check out the AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Lotion as an alternative. I've gone through several bottles of it, without breaking out from it (and I break out from almost every pro…"
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"I had the same experience as cactuspearjelly with aestura!! I always have a hard time of throwing away stuff that didn’t work for me as I don’t have anyone who I can give donate used products too (no shelters in 150mi…"
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"you use it as a face mask, does that mean you rinse it off or leave it on? I’ve been using this under the Aestura cream instead of the premium lotion and it’s been so good for helping my skin hold onto the hydration!"
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"so I'll do that too. If you don't mind me asking, what is your routine? Mabye a hard hitting essence, like Aestura essence, might be the solution to your problem."
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"Even the international Aestura website links to Amazon"
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"I use Aestura and the LRP B5! I want to give Zeroid a try next!"
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"I layer the LRP cicaplast gel under Aestura 365 cream. Absolute magic."
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"I love the aAestura Atobarrier 365 mist cream. It's in mist form but it hydrates so well that it's shocking. I prefer that over the cream."
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"use the standard cream here and there, I prefer to use it in the colder months, but I plan to switch to the Aestura when it gets very cold. There are actually other barrier creams, if you've not tried, the Etude Sungj…"
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"# Toner/Essence/Serum: Aestura atobarrier 365 hydro essence - I felt that this was very nourishing for my barrier, keeping it strong in the winter. I also noticed how I got less flaking when I started using it. It’s a…"
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"Interesting how the aestura hydro essence didn't work out for you in the long run. I've been using it for a little bit now and i'm still in love with it. Honestly, I keep expecting my skin to reject it one day...."
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"I was shocked it took me this long to scroll to see this. Aestura all the way!"
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"Aestura cream fixed my tret pealing overnight. This stuff is magic. Unfortunately I am prone to milia and wasn‘t able to use it as my daily moisturizer, but their lotion is thinner texture and doesnt cause milia, so t…"
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"Im obsessed with this one. If you’re worried abt it being to heavy, the atobarrier 365 lotion is great too and what I use in the humid seasons. :)"
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"This brand don't miss. I've loved everything I've tried (which is a lot) but the Atobarrier365 Cream and Essence are my favorites. They've also just released a cleansing milk which is really nice."
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"hi! sorry, i just wanted to ask if you're still using the atobarrier 365 lotion? i'm concerned it might cause milia. how has it been for you? thanks!"
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"It's the AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Essence, so same family but without niacinamide. It's light but insanely hydrating."
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"I use Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream too and it works great for me."
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"I’ve really been wanting to try Aestura but it has a decent amount of highly comedogenic ingredients according to my ingredient checker, yet so many people swear by it, acne-prone or not. I’ve heard such great things …"
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"Does the Aestura leave a glowy/shiny finish? That's my main problem with most moisturizers.. it's a bit shiny/glowy then add SPF, even the watery ones and it becomes shiny/glowy. I prefer matte. It seems Korean moistu…"
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"I've been liking the Aestura Astrobarrier cream. It a thick barrier cream that really helped with the dry patches especially when wearing makeup. I think if you're in the warmer months the gel version may be better as…"
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"there since 2000, backed by Amore Pacific (brands under them is IOPE, Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Etude, Aestura, Cosrx, AP Beauty) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorepacific\_Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/w…"
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"Aestura, soon jung, pyunkang Yul, zeroid, and Beplain."
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"If you’ve got sensitive skin, some solid brands to check out are Aestura, Dr.G, Illiyoon, and HaruHaru. For sunscreens, Beauty of Joseon Aqua, Round Lab Birch Juice (make sure it’s the OG Korean version), and Skin1004…"
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"very dry cheeks). For hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, my favs are Nacific uyu milk toner and Aestura Ato barrier 365 cream (might be heavy for some people based on skin type and climate). Cleanser- I rea…"
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"on your Costco, they might sell some. And if not, Costco online does. Also, Sephora started carrying Aestura. And Target if your country has it started carrying a few Korean skincare. For physical stores, check your n…"
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"overload your skin and damage your barrier! Examples: Round lab's dokdo cleanser, Torriden dive in cream, Aestura atobarrier cream (if you need a thicker winter moisturizer), and skin1004 hyalu cica sun serum and/or h…"
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"Also dry and ridiculously sensitive, solidarity! I can’t tolerate it but Aestura atobarrier 365 cream is the gold standard for many! If you need extra hydration underneath I love iunik beta glucan power moisture serum…"
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"Can we be besties 🥹🥹 Can’t tolerate this dry as done skin in my face 😭 I did hear of aestura but i hadn’t come across much for really dry and possibly eczema skin so i wasn’t sure ( I’m not looking to treat eczema but…"
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"I have dry sensitive skin and layer hydrating toners then top it off with Aestura barrier cream. Some of my fave are: Etude Soonjung ph5.5 relief toner, Stratia Aqua Factory toner(not KB) , Byoma Milky Toner (not KB),…"
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"issue. I use the Round Lab Dokdo 1025 cleansing oil and foam cleanser, Laneige Cream Skin Toner and use the Aestura ATOBarrier 365 cream at night. And the Etude Soonjung Editor barrier cream followed by the Etude Soon…"
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"Essence Toner are great calming and hydrating options. You can also try Etude SoonJung 2x Barrier Cream or Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream for barrier repair. Avoid strong actives and stick to gentle, creamy moisturizers…"
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"routine right now is roundlab hyrdating cleanser, mary and may blackberry toner, anua azealic acid and then aestura 365 serum, topping with aestura 364 moisturizer. I just started trying out the mary and may blackberr…"
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"cleanser and then sealing with a thin layer of something ceramide-heavy instead of a traditional cream. Aestura Atobarrier line was what finally stopped the itching cycle for me. The cleansing milk especially since it…"
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"usually just buy whatever works best for their own skin. If your skin feels dry, * Mediheal sheet masks * Aestura Atobarrier Cream These two are really famous, and I’ve never seen anyone dislike them. They’re brands t…"
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"recently switched to Fancl mild cleansing oil and I love it! But it’s Japanese not Korean. Also, I love the Aestura barrier cream. I live in the desert and my skin loves it. Helps with the dry weather. In the the wint…"
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"Aestura foam cleanser and haru wonder black rice gel cleanser"
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"The face cream from both illiyoon and Aestura are ceramide rich and both are unscented. They’re both from the same manufacturer Amore Pacific. Illiyoon ceramide cream is the cheaper one and is my ride or die when my s…"
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"underneath a glossy moisturizer. My go to products for hydration are the Im From rice toner and the Aestura 365 Atobarrier cream and they give me that amazing look. In combination with this I use the Anua 10% niacinam…"
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"Aestura Hydro Essence! I’m obsessssssed with it. I use it with my Laneige, though cause I’m that dry."
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"No. The brand itself is also icky. Aestura 365 cream is a great barrier cream for your skin type. Use wellage real hyaluronic blue ampoule before the cream for inner hydration"
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"For Korean products I use, Mixsoon is a pretty safe brand for dry sensitive skin and works for me, Aestura is also very nourishing for my skin, although can be heavy for some people especially as you wear makeup. My s…"
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"I have dry and sensitive skin (eczema on my face, eyes, neck) and the Aestura line is the only thing not only to not cause me further irritation, but actually sooth and heal my skin. Particularly the Atobarrier 365 cr…"
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"lol my first Korean moisturizer was Aestura which I love. I wear it overnight and wake up looking like I just put my skincare on ,that’s how moisturising it is. Since everyone was raving about the Iliyoon being a clos…"
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"Second this! Aestura is like silk on my face, I’ll never part with it!"
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"a couple of years which never really quite hit the mark. I’ve just done a kbeauty haul and ordered a few Aestura minis as I’ve been really interested to try them - it was the cost that put me off. I got a few creams, …"
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"The UK formula of it is no way near as good though so I think I’m going to suck up the cost and go with AESTURA until I can do another YesStyle/stylevana order"
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"AM: Isntree low ph hyaluronic acid cleanser > VT PDRN toner > Aestura 365 cream > Celimax pore dark spot sunscreen PM: Micellar water if makeup on > Same cleanser, toner, cream"
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"So nothing will beat Aestura for evening but purito oat in gel calming cream is great for day time !"
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"I'm currently using Aestura in the evening and Purito (but Bamboo Panthenol one) in the morning and both are great ❤️"
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"Everyone seems to love purito and I tried and didn't like :( love Aestura though!"
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"That's the ultimate winter balancing act! Based on your HGs (excellent taste, by the way – the Aestura is a classic for a reason), you clearly know and love products that focus on barrier repair and soothing hydration…"
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"directions say it should be the last layer, but I use it as my first moisturizer layer, then follow with aestura 365. I tried it as my last layer, and that was great too. So, I am thinking you have to play with it to …"
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"Oh great to hear! I just got a sample of it with an aestura order and was just coming to see what the reviews were like."
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"Skin1004 Enrich cream, Aestura, Illiyoon, Mary & May Blackberry cream. I like a cream which is richer."
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"healing your skin. You want something with ceramides ideally. If it's a smaller area, something like the aestura barrier cream or zeroid intensive cream would work well. These have the golden ratio of ceramides and wo…"
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"because I often have to throw produts due to reaction. What worked for me so far: - Iliyoon ato cream and aestura. Aestura is not necessarily more moisturizing to me so I would pick Ilyoon for the price - Laneige Wate…"
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"FreshCult barrier bubble facial cleanser is very gentle on sensitive skin. Aestura MD lotion is the gentlest among lotions in my opinion."
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"let it soak in 30-60 seconds * Treatment (antioxidant/DNA repair), let sit for 2-3 minutes * Moisturizer (Aestura is really good; most of the ones you listed are good), let sit for a while * Occlusive - right as I go …"
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"Aestura mist is the most hydrating product I know of."
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"Feels quite soft. **Moisturiser - Night** Illiyoon - Ceramide ATO Concentrate Cream Not as elegant maybe as Aestura, but very soft and feels great still in the morning. I'm still dabbling around with serums. I'm headi…"
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"and health issues. I use Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Essence and ceramide heavy moisturizers like Aestura, Illiyoon, Etude, and some non-KB ones. I use a non-KB occlusive at night. In the past, I’ve also used Make …"
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"wait we have such similar timelines🤣😭 I got the Aestura barrier cream, Round lab exfoliation pad and mini Sulwahsoo face masks🤭🤗"
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"Anua PDRN Hyaluron Serum These days in Korea, PDRN is getting a lot of attention. Moisturizing cream: Aestura Atobarrier Cream. I think this product is more gentle than La Roche Posay, which is probably why it’s so po…"
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"I use Round Lab 1025 Oil Cleanser and then Foam Cleanser, Etude Soonjung 5.5 calming toner, and Asteura 365 Atobarrier. I use serums specifically for fine lines. I always, always wear sunscreen. My favorite is Etude S…"
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"to be able to use it. It also broke me out. The soybean oil is not great for acne-prone skin. I switched to aestura 365 cream, and the difference was night and day. Aestura is more elegantly formulated and just sinks …"
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"I did this exact thing. The old illiyoon was my go to winter cream but now I swear by aestura."
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"If you liked it initially, and like a heavy product, I would recommend the Ordinary NMA+phytoceramides and Aestura 365 atobarrier (more expensive but very worth it)."
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"My other love is the Aestura 365 atobarrier- it is really lovely for my dry skin that thinks it’s the Sahara desert."
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"into haruharu toner is such a nice combo. Are you finding the azelaic acid plays well layered under the aestura? That combo is interesting to me."
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"dry throughout the day because i really can't stand having that dry tight feeling. my absolute fave is the aestura mist!! i also typically do multiple layers of hydrating toner both night and day. or if i wash my hair…"
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"I used a light gel moisturizer under it so not sure if it can act as a moisturizer too. I've tried Tocobo, Aestura, Beplain and Torriden and all make me look shiny/oily."
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"- thicker moisturizing texture - no white cast noticed - rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5!! Dishonorable mention 1 : AESTURA Mineral Sun Screen - mineral sunscreen = white cast - takes more work to blend in - feels very heavy & …"
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"online when it’s irritated. Layer it over some hydrating products, and that should help. Or, you can try aestura 365 mist. It has barrier repair ingredients as well. Be liberal with the hydration. I prefer Etude 5.5 t…"
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"much. i switch up the essence and serums depending on how my skin is feeling/looking that day. i use the aestura lotion every night and if im extra dry, ill add a light mist of the aestura spray lotion. if after an hr…"
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"Also, helps brighten the dull skin and has ceramides to lock in moisture. And protects skin barrier) **Aestura Atobarrier Hydro Essence** **flaskin Rice Enzyme Protein Toner** You want either a hydrating toner or a mi…"
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"Not familiar with many of these products but wanted to chime in and say that the Aestura Atobarrier cream is gorgeous. Nicely hydrating, non irritating and absorbs well. I would also recommend it for dry skin."
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"layering too many occlusives on top of each other. You've got aquaphor + your kiehl's moisturizer + the atobarrier, which is a LOT of occlusion stacked. Snail mucin underneath is fine but the top layers are basically …"
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"Milia is exactly what I'm afraid of and why I haven't purchased aestura, illiyoon, or soonjung 2x Barrier cream. I'm also trying to decide if I should try beauty of joseon eye cream to get rid of milia now or wait unt…"
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"🙌🏻 At 40… It was about time… My skin can even tolerate richer creams now. But sparingly. I ordered the Aestura cream hoping it will work for me too. I recommend starting with the BOJ Revive Eye Serum. It's really very…"
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"Been using for a week and breaking out I'm going to stick to illyloon Use the aestura on my body"
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"I think you’re applying too many nourishing products—Asetura Atobarrier365 cream, Kiehl’s moisturiser, Aquaphor, and CORSX snail mucin to your face at the same time, that’s clogging your pores?"
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"Not sure about the current formula, but I tried the Aestura Auto Barrier Cream about 2 years ago and had an allergic reaction on the second day. My face started feeling burned and itchy right after applying it so I ri…"
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"Sephora has carried Aestura since last year. Except for sunscreens, the formulas are the same. Sephora and Ulta have been picking up more Korean brands since they are so popular. I made sure to stockpile many of my mo…"
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"I get mine from Lumia - [https://lumia.beauty/collections/aestura/products/atobarrier-365-cream-2-70-fl-oz?variant=47543099064560](https://lumia.beauty/collections/aestura/products/atobarrier-365-cream-2-70-fl-oz?vari…"
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"Also +1 but I use the Illiyoon ato ceramide lotion instead of the cream (too thick for me). Aestura 365 is the other popular option."
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"My current moisturiser is aestura 365 and i do love it!! But I want something more “oilier” if that makes sense"
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"The aestura is a great choice! Another one is the torriden ceramide cream ☺️"
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"I love using Aestura Atobarrier 365 during the winter. It’s thick without clogging pores. If I need a bit more moisture, I’ll spritz Knours. Be Kind Hydrating Jojoba Oil + Aloe Vera H2O Double Beauty Mist. It really d…"
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"green plum refreshing cleanser** or **round lab soybean cleanser** or **soonjung whip cleanser** or **Aestura bubble cleanser** or **isntree yam root milk cleanser** or **blab matcha hydrating cleanser** or **dr Althe…"
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"Aestura ATO Cream is SUPER moisturising with great barrier repair. Real Barrier Extreme Cream is also 👌🏻👌🏻 in my opinion real barrier is better at repairing damaged skin barrier, but u might prefer the texture of Aestura"
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"Dr. Althea 147; Illyoon; Aestura; Dear Klairs Midnight Recovery; Some by Mi Beta Panthenol; Mary & May Blackberry…."
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"Aestura moisturizer paired with the numbazin no. 1 toner has helped me heal my barrier so much"
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"Ended up paying £100 total with the Sulwhasoo first care activating serum in 90ml, LANEIGE cream refiner, Aestura atobarier and OSulloc tea. Came with a Hera pouch and loads of freebies too."
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"pretty simple and hydrating. For dry sensitive skin I’d stick to really basic lines. Illiyoon ceramide ato, Aestura atobarrier, or Etude SoonJung are usually safe and less likely to react. Just avoid anything too frag…"
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"Personally have a different skin type, but I have heard good things about Aestura and the Etude Soonjung line for dry, sensitive skin! Also, I would only change one product in your routine at a time to see what works …"
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"even checked online but it definitely is more sticky and my skin doesn’t feel as good after. I switched to aestura and I love that one now. It has a similar texture to the old version of illiyoon and feels great. It’s…"
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"Ye Aestura was my main option until someone said Illiyoon was a cheaper alternative (they were prolly referring to the old formulation ig). Thanks for the advice, I’ll check it out again since at the end of the day sk…"
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"Just a heads up Aestura was also recently reformulated & a lot of people don’t like the new formula."
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"I have not tried the illiyoon but I am working my way through the Aestura. Depending on the dehydration level of your skin, you may need another layer of hydration otherwise it can merely sit on top without doing anyt…"
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"The aestura was formulated about 18 months ago, and the new formulation is only minor changes. I use both and love both."
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"the past three years, finally switched to the new formulation about 2 months ago. I’ve tried the Aestura, which is from the same conglomerate but different brand, but stopped when they released the 365 cream with niac…"
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"I restocked my aestura ato barrier 365 cream and etude relief toner. new things I’m trying: vt 100 pdrn essence, Goodall vitamin c dark spit serum (looking for something gentle while I’m working on tolerance to tretin…"
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"I love getting my stuff from Amazon! Restocked my Aestura lotion and then grabbed the Numbuzin 9 toner and lifting essence that I’ve been wanting to try! Thanks for the heads up on the Reedle Shot. I love the Reedle 1…"
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"I know this is old but how do you like the aestura lotion? I have acne prone skin but I also have combo dehydrated skin and always wanted to try it! Also, I have been using the dragon blood reedle shot for a week and …"
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"and eczema. Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Unscented Toner is my holy grail for soothing and hydration . Aestura Atobarrier 365 Mist is another favorite."
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"Byoma milky toner. I layer all three, then the a serum Or light cream Like S Nature and then Illiyion or Aestura cream. I have quite dry skin. Milky toners are amazing. I also want to try the Laneige one, it’s had goo…"
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"The aestura atobarrier moisturiser is pretty good for dryness and dehydration"
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"I had so many pimples and clogged pores from the Aestura cream in only a week… It definitely moisturizes the skin well but it was too thick and clogging for my skin."
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"elegant, not too greasy and don't instantly clog my pores. Heveblue Salmon Centella Caring Cream and the Aestura Atobarrier lotion, not Cream. It's so challenging and hope you find one that works well for you!"
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"I also use aestura atobarrier cream. But I don’t put it on my chin, which is acne prone."
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"I also love the atobarrier lotion. The illiyoon lotion is also lovely"
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"Aestura Atobarrier Cream + Essence is top tier and cannot be beat 😭"
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"Didn't the formula of the Aestura cream change recently? How's the new formula working for you?"
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"Get the Medicube PDRN pink glow serum, Aestura AtoBarrier Cream, Biodance face mask.. and exfoliate with BHA toner twice a week 🤩"
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"Madecassoide cream and Illiyoon Ato Lotion, plus the Aestura mist have been keeping me dewy and hydrated."
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"Ato concentrate cream for face. If i find it too heavy, I go for the Ilyoon soothing gel for face or the Aestura Ato barrier cream for face. I also found the Anua moisturizing milk good for face in the winter! I also …"
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"I know it’s a really popular answer but the aestura atobarrier really is great"
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"do you have any toner layering routine reccomendation for the above same skin type with one of them being aestura mist as im looking forward to using it this winter. TIA"
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"you could pat the face with water after cleansing, then apply. You can even apply twice. I follow up with aestura atobarrier cream. I got the tips and product reccs from a makeup artist while in Korea and they worked.…"
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"The Aestura mist is the most hydrating thing ever!"
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"Aqua factory toner * numbuzin no. 9 toner * haruharu probiotic essence * Numbuzin No9 essence followed by Aestura barrier cream and sunscreen. All of that works well to keep my dry, sensitive skin hydrated while using…"
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"and the wind. however, it gave me milia, but i'm very prone to getting them in general. right now i use the aestura lotion or cream depending on what my skin needs. though, i think the lotion won't be enough when it g…"
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"Laneige cream skin toner, Torriden hyaluronic serum, Atobarrier 365 cream + add any facial oils you have at home. Going back to the clean and classic routine is the key I personally think."
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"HaruHaru probiotics barriar essence has been amazing; I use this and the aestura barrier serum and moisturizer. The Aestura fine mist is also amazing, it almost is too moisturizing which is crazy for my dry skin. Not …"
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"Day - Biore UV Aquarich Night - Aestura Autobarrier / Avene Cicalflate+"
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"This my combo as well. It works really well for me. Sounds like OP might prefer Aestura lotion since they want a light one."
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"I use the same two, Aestura for daytime too because I'm dry. Avene is my extra repair moisturizer, I use it after exfoliating and when my skin is irritated."
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"I quite like the Aestura but am interested in trying the Avene too, how does it compare, is it similar?"
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"In the colder months, Aestura Atobarrier 365 works well on my combo skin. In the warmer months, S Nature Aqua Squalane moisturizing cream has been great for me! Both are used as my night creams. I also apply Paula's C…"
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"I use Aestura Ato Barrier 365 cream and it's amazing. I have extremely dry to damaged skin and it helps a TON"
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"Thanks for the breakdown! I was between Illiyoon and Aestura for my night moisturizer. I prefer lightweight during the day and thicccc at night (dry skin). Based on this, I may try the Aestura first!"
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"Hmm... in that case, I recommend Aestura. The two products are really similar, but Aestura feels a bit clearer and softer. It is slightly more expensive, but I think it is worth the price."
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"Aestura is my ride or die night cream! Some people hated the reformulation but I think I started using it after the reformulation and it's never let me down."
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"olive member. Not that that even really matters beyond a bs coupon with a "max $20 off, doesn't apply to aestura!" that won't even transfer."
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"Agree that Illiyoon is the GOAT. It’s so similar to Aestura atobarrier 365 (which arguably could be in this group too) but a better price point and I’m just so happy with it!"
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"I tried Aestura after using Illiyoon for the longest time. Broke me out:( gave it to my brother instead and his skin has been liking it"
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"just as well under SPF and/or Oil. I want to explore more products of this brand... oh and I glad to learn Aestura has Niacinamide as I almost bought it recently but react horribly to that ingredient."
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"Neither the Aestura 365 Lotion nor the Illiyoon Ceramide ATO Lotion contains niacinamide. I actually prefer the lotions over the creams and they are very hydrating."
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"the aestura body lotion doesn’t have niacinamide but it’s $38"
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"I agree. I am not sure what it is about Aestura but on days when my face looks blotchy or dehydrated or i nuked it with too much tret/acid, this instantly soothes the skin and within hours my face is plump and dewy an…"
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"i KEEP trying new more “exciting” moisturizers, but with me being on tret, Aestura is literally the only things that keeps my skin from getting that tight dehydrated feeling."
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"I can use strong retinoids 6-7 days a week because of it. My routine is legit Hada Labo Toner - Aestura Essence - Aestura Cream and nothing else. I’ve said goodbye to dozens of products because this is such a solid co…"
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"I just tried my first aestura product last night, the essence one. I was seriously impressed with the soothing and hydration power. And I’ve tried dozens upon dozens of products that claim to be the best for calming/h…"
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"My mum had an allergic reaction from something (imo it was contact dermatitis) last year. I gave her aestura auto barrier repair cream. For context she has mature normal skin (never had any issues and she rarely uses …"
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"Omg, my skin is super dry too, but Aestura really didn’t work for me either. The biggest issue was definitely the texture, it just didn’t suit my skin at all"
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"Is there much benefit from using both the Aestura Essence and Cream since they both contain the same calming and barrier repair ingredients?"
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"What retinoids do you use? And how’s your routine like with Aestura products? Thank you!"
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"Aestura, Physiogel and Dr.G sunscreen makes sense. They're very popular in Korea. Aestura and Physiogel in particular are well known derm recommended brands, while Dr.G sunscreens (Green Mild Up Sun & Brightening Up S…"
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"Love this essence! I use it with the Illiyoon ceramide cream (Aestura's cousin) and my skin is thriving even on tret! An impaired skin barrier can lead to increased acne, so I'm glad that you've gotten yours under con…"
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"I love both of these creams. I use the illyoon as a day cream and aestura for night. Absolute HG of moisturisers"
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"Aestura’s Atobarrier Cream Plus+ is similar to the old formulation without niacinamide, but it is even more expensive"
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"mature combination skin and these are the Korean products that I consider holy grails: **Moisturizer** *Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream*- great barrier support for nighttime, especially good for tretinoin users, pricey b…"
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"Aestura atobarrier 365 is SO GOOD. On my lazy days I just slap this on instead of my whole routine and I'm gucci"
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"In my country, Sephora only sells Laneige, Innisfree, Aestura and Sulwhasoo. I don't put much stock in them actually knowing WHAT to stock - their innisfree collections in particular have always been really poor."
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"I have been using Aestura Atobarrier for quite a while but when I ran out of it whilst travelling and the stores were all sold out (yes, it's very popular) I picked up the zeroid intensive cream based on some recommen…"
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"I agree, I love my Zeroid Intensive way more than Aestura."
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"I switched to the Purcell Colostrom spray and that one actually seems to work! I had also picked up the Aestura spray which is VERY hydrating, almost too much for me rn. I will probably use it when it gets colder."
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"game changer. I never got the red irritated skin. I did have a little peeling at first but nothing a little aestura couldn’t take care of overnight."
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"just bought it out of curiosity to try it out when I ran out of my usual Skin1004 one. Moisturizer - Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream Setting Spray - JungSaemMool Essential Mool Micro Fitting Mist"
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"Yes! Level 1 to 2 Fitzpatrick with super dry skin here and the aestura is my love. I just started it a few days ago but im obsessed. Finally something that actually sinks in! Ive tried illyoon, soon jung 2x, la roche …"
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"I graduated from Atobarrier to the Aestura Regederm, which is their slow aging barrier product. It very much feels the same, maybe a little silkier, and with some lifting effects."
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"Agreed. I’ve tried all the moisturisers the OP mentions and I keep coming back to Aestura. It just ticks all the boxes!"
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"dry skin and use Tazarotene on top of it and these two beauties keep me SO hydrated! I do also use the Aestura Atobarrier but I use it in the cream mist underneath the other two (with Illiyoon being my final layer) an…"
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"their formula so I’ve been on the lookout for Kbeauty products instead. So far the ff have worked for me: Aestura atobarrier hydrosoothing cream (blue tube) for day time or summer Aestura atobarrier cream (white tube)…"
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"years, but I think my skin has just become drier and more reactive over time. I actually ordered the blue Aestura cream first because the ingredient list seemed a bit safer for my skin type, so I’m still waiting for i…"
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"Similar timeline here bought Aestura sunscreen and I got them with nothing from Customs 🥹"
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"year all at once...so yeah, you can probably tell how much I trust them to do that. Honorable Mention: Aestura I'd buy it more if I had enough money in my wallet, but their barrier line is amazing."
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"Is your skin on the dry side ? Aestura seems like such a thick cream"
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"and essences with a sunscreen during the day. One of the products that I use both night and day is the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Hydroessence which is light and moisturizes very well for oily skin. If you are super oily,…"
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"serums: anua azelaic acid 10 hyaluron serum, k secret soul 1988 retinol liposome 2% + black ginseng, aestua atobarrier 360 hydro cera-HA serum, some of the numbuzin serums. https://preview.redd.it/9gd89oxuqqxg1.jpeg?w…"
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"skin and redness, many people here go for derm recommended brands you’ll find in clinics and pharmacies. Aestura (especially their Atobarrier line) for compromised or dry skin. Dr.G’s Red Blemish line for calming and …"
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"Personally I love the Aestura, but that is because I am super dry- if you're more combo, I would think it would be too heavy and oily for you. I found the Torriden to be really light and gel-like, or the Purito is my …"
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"but i think for summer/hot weather it’s the best(i have combo skin), although i havent tried the dive in,aestura might be a bit too thick for your skin ,i agree too!"
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"Aestura lotion is a great alternative if their cream is too heavy for you."
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"Currently using the AESTURA Lotion, but I'm considering the cream version for nighttime use."
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"I checked and sadly it has Niacinamide… https://int.aestura.com/products/atobarrier-365-lotion"
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"already launched at Sephora and I noticed the higher price. It's the same with Torriden, Beauty of Joseon, Aestura, and other K Beauty brands. And even without Olive Young, because the products are being sold in the U…"
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"What do you think of the aestura cream? I've been loyal to illiyoons ato gel but I'm curious about aestura!"
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"Aestura Hydro Soothing Cream would feel way lighter than the Illiyoon one. But, if you've got straight-up dry skin, you should probably check out the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream or the Aestura Atobarrier 3…"
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"I love the Aestura hydro soothing cream, especially for summer. I’m usually dry. My skin prefers thinner moisturizers and this one is great."
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"into centella products and barrier repair stuff lately. Been exploring some Korean clinic brands too, like Aestura and Dr.G, the ones that dermatologists in Korea actually recommend but barely get talked about in Engl…"
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"am planning a trip with empty suitcases only for the amount of goods I want to bring! Haha!. I really love Aestura, it has become a staple because here in the islands sometimes we go through really rough, dry terms an…"
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"the day. The Birch Juice moisturizer is perfect for my skin overnight, unlike other moisturizers like the Aestura one which didn’t absorb completely. I am planning to try the Aestura again in the winter to see if it w…"
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"all other products. The best two barrier repair products I know are zeroid soothing lotion or cream and aestura lotion or cream. I recommend both."
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"Today I used the Aestura lotion over humectant-toners and ha, then topped with Aestura cream and it feels gooood🙌"
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"barrier that layering toners can make your barrier worst, but how were able to do this? 😭 I want to try the aestura cream but got scared and chicken out because im afraid it would cause me acne 😅"
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"Aestura is my ride or die for barrier repair. She always treats my dry, sensitive skin right."
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"for soothing small bumps and irritation. It’s light but provides decent hydration for dry skin. * **Aestura Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence:** Better for deep hydration. It’s a non-comedogenic derma-brand essence that st…"
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"My skin does take niacinamide very well. The Aestura cream is a “little” bit more expensive haha Only a 4€ difference but it’s the 80ml :’("
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"I purchased the Illiyoon cream and the Aestura ato cream at the same time because I'm kind of unhinged. The Aestura is definitely better and as a dry/sensitive skin girly I highly recommend it."
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"my HG for years because it is super moisturizing without being greasy and you can’t beat the price. The aestura cream someone else recommended works just as well but it’s much more expensive."
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"for my face, it felt heavy when I put it on yet I woke up with my face feeling dry. I much prefer the aestura one despite it being more expensive. The biodance masks didn’t really impress me, the collagen one did noth…"
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"cleanser - SKIN 1004 or Roundlab Dokdo 3. Toner (Rice or Milk) - I tried TirTir and it broke me out. Using Aestura Cica Toner 4. Moisturizer for oily skin (gel based) - S.Nature Aqua (not gel based) 5. Eye cream - …"
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"cleansing oil 2. Beplain mungbean cleansing foam 3. Round lab toner 4. Dr. G red blemish gel cream 5. Aestura regederm eye cream 6. Rom&nd juicy lasting tint 7. Skin1004 Madagascar centella"
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"1. (i dont really use cleansing oils, but i use the Manyo Pure Cleansing Water) 2. Aestura 365 Bubble Cleanser 3. Laneige Cream Skin (worth the splurge!!!) or Celimax Dual Barrier Toner 4. Dr G RED Blemish!!! Amazing …"
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"products I’ve suggested especially the purito wonder releaf ones . Since yours is dry skin , you can try aestura ato barrier cream(but if you have niacinamide sensitivity don’t go for it ) or illiyoon ato concentrate …"
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"for the past 5 years which is illiyoon ceramide cream and the kosymo speedy cleanser- I'm gonna try aestura next) Kosemyo speedy cleansing oil Curel Deep Moisture Spray Hada labo gokujyun premium lotion Melano CC (day…"
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"strict guidance so there's little room for going overboard. My HG, save-the-day product would probably be Aestura's Atobarrier365 Hydro Essence. I also use and love the lotion and cream, but since some skin types can'…"
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"I heard Aestura and Illiyoon are the closest!"
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"I tried the Aestura one, I wouldn’t say it was bad but still not thick/nourishing enough for me. Which one do you recommend in Illiyeon?"
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"for just a 1.7oz moisturizer. The Illyoon Ato Concentrate Cream is close to this one, I haven’t tried the Aestura yet. I like the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, and that’s what I am comparing these too. I’m not fam…"
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"touch • Prescription Triple Cream (15% azelaic acid, 1% ivermectin, 1% metronidazole) • 0.025% Tretinoin • Aestura Atobarrier 356 Cream and a drop or two of pure squalane oil *edited for formatting and clarity*"
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"a lot of brands are releasing cream mists, and most of them seem to be well-received. I personally like the Aestura one!"
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"Can you compare the finish look and feel between aestura and snature creams"
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"Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule Face Mask: VT COSMETICS CICA Daily Soothing Mask Moisturizers: AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Dr.G Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream Miscellaneous: DONGAH NO…"
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"None. Aestura 365 cream. You're welcome."
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"illiyoon is a sister brand to aestura so theyre similar, but I personally prefer illiyoon because its slightly more hydrating & cheaper !! thats my go to 😊"
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"Yesss 100% I also have sensitive dry combination skin as op and for winter aestura is perfect. My skin looks better since I started using it, no more flaking. I use it at night and in the morning I switch to purito. D…"
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"I always repurchase AESTURA’s Ato Barrier 365 Cream!!! My skin barrier savior 🫶🏻💕"
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"talks about sebaceous filaments but an acne cleanser was recommended? But that being said, I'm a big fan of Aestura, so I don't mind that being recommended lol"
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"one was just on another level. It was thicker than petroleum jelly, thicker than cicaplast, thicker than aestura atobarrier cream. THICK thick. Definitely too much for daytime, imo."
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"think that’s enough?) I’d personally do an azelaic acid serum for morning and a pdrn one at night. That aestura serum… I’d think it’s a bit too heavy? Then again I’m no professional so please don’t just blindly follow…"
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"find it difficult to repurchase some products. Both yesstyle and stylevana don't have a complete range of Aestura products, for example."
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"great sales coming up. My recommendations would be skin1004 centella cleansing foam, medicube pdrn toner, aestura essence and dr althea 147 barrier cream to "seal" everything in."
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"It seems many recommend either Aestura or Illiyoon on Reddit, sadly both broke me out very badly (dry sensitive skin). I ended up trying the Torriden Solid In cream (no one talks about this cream on here) and it’s the…"
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"Illyoon and Aestura are also owned by the same company, Amore Pacific"
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"How much is it? Aestura didn't break me out, but I feel like it was overhyped so I'm planning to try illyoon next, but if torriden is cheaper..."
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"Stop everything, use a gentle cleanser. Aestura, cetaphil, cerave… if sunscreen is irritating wear a wide-brimmed hat. Your skin barrier needs to be repaired"
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"the texture wasn’t too light I’m someone who likes really rich creams so it wasn’t for me. I really like Aestura cream"
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"in myself now that my skins improved! I found the BOJ rice milk toner great for calming my skin and the Aestura has been amazing for adding moisture- I had a sore patch under my nose after a cold that lasted weeks whi…"
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"are great for skin barrier repair. But the difference is that Anua has panthenol and Niacinimide free while Aestura has no panthenol and has Niacinimide. Anua due to its panthenol and other ingredients, it is more hyd…"
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"feel. The essence is my favourite. The cream mist does its job very well but leaves my face super shiny. Aestura gave me a sample of the hydro serum and that was excellent for what it is. I don’t think i need it in my…"
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"Is it good to use with tretinoin for people with already dry skin? This vs Aestura Atobarrier 365?"
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"it’ll probably be okay, but if anyone knows more about it, please let us know. I’ve also been using the AtoBarrier 365 and really like it, so I’ll try the Illiyoon cream this time and let you know how they compare!"
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"I used both Illyyoon and Aestura 365 cream and Aestura is the winner for me."
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"Absolutely love Aestura! Illyoon is my second vote if you want a cheaper option and still really good"
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"I've tried Aestura and Purito (the green one). I've liked more Aestura. I actually really like it. But I've heard very good things about Illiyoon too."
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"Aestura. I live in a very dry climate and use tret. Edit: with combo skin, maybe Aestura evening, then Purito day."
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"Thanks for the review. I have dry sensitive skin and use 2 of those. The aestura for nights and the s.nature squalane during the day. I love love how my skin feels w these. Its so crazy how peoples skin can react diff…"
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"Baume is my personal HG for my easily irritated, sensitive skin. Haven’t tried Illiyoon yet but I have Aestura 365 Cream, Lotion and Hydro-Gel - all of them are too thick and greasy, even the Hydro-Gel feels somewhat …"
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"That's interesting because a lot of reviews I read had reversed sentiments about aestura and illyoon 🤔"
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"It’s all personal preference. I did not like Aestura at all on my skin but liked Illiyoon’s past formulation (haven’t tried the new one yet). My husband loved Aestura but did not like Illiyoon."
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"combo in a humid area? These products may be a bit too heavy for you. If I had to pick one I’d pick the Aestura. Warning: lots of folks who use these products and don’t have the dry skin that needs them \*break out\*.…"
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"I live in Florida. Hot, humid, but AC always on. I use and love the Atobarrier 365. I’m also going to trial layering a sleeping mask (like those from Laneige and Dr Jart) atop it to REALLY lock in the hydration and pr…"
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"and humid. I find my skin getting way drier when I'm in S.E.A. because of the constant air conditioning. Aestura is a good occlusive but it doesn't add hydration in my experience. I have dehydrated skin so that could …"
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"Ive only used the Aestura but I do like it. I only use it at night though because it is rich."
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"Illiyoon, I try aestura doesn’t work for my skin. I have very dry skin around the mouth and nose. Only illiyoon works so well!"
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"Is Illiyoon more hydrating than Aestura?"
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"burn on my face at that time. So now they have a good place in my heart 🤣 The other two products were the aestura lotion and a milky toner."
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"I agree that Illyoon isn’t hydrating at all. I find it more occlusive than Aestura and less nourishing, if that makes sense? It’s very waxy feeling. I use over a hydrating moisturizer when my skin is feeling super deh…"
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"that hydrating . Or you only use it when your skin barrier is compromised. And I would also recommend the Aestura hydrating and great for barrier it’s just too damn expensive lol"
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"No makes sense. Actually, i bought Aestura recently and had pretty bad experience, cardboard smell, actually occlusive in nature, and got dry spots when i applied it over adapelene. So i definitely don’t recommend atl…"
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"an occlusive that almost never dries down that happens to be super hydrating as well. And i already own the Aestura hydro essence in case i needed that extra support as well. As for the aestura cream tho, it's neither…"
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"feel weird or even cause dry patches if your barrier’s already a bit sensitised. Also fair call on Aestura, I’ve heard mixed experiences with it depending on skin type and what actives people are using underneath. Ill…"
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"I’m sorry you had that experience, the aestura Atobarrier is my HG especially since I started tret. I have normal/ combination skin and have used it mainly at night with all kind of actives. Even under tret it works g…"
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"I hate it so much. There’s nothing from aestura which is what I use. I wanted to stop buying from Sephora because the only “sale” they have is 20% off depending on tier"
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"Yami but also has aestura and usually for way better prices than Sephora!"
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"If Aestura is your main products, go directly to the source and buy it from the global amore mall site! 🙌🏽🫶🏽"
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"yes, and cheaper than OY... wth was oy thinking 44usd for a 80ml aestura cream , and i just got one legit for 24usd on a flash deal at amazon..."
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"Aestura is on sale on Style Korean now. An 80 ml and 2 30 ml for $25."
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"I like it! It's not as good as aestura atobarrier cream but it's half the price"
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"Wtf does aestura have niacinimide??? I JUST BOUGHT IT! Hasn’t come in yet but I can’t tolerate niacinimide."
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"I love the Aestura but did not like the Haruharu essence. My skin doesn’t like fermented products."
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"Did you notice any glowy effects from aestura?"
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"advertising has really tampered my opinion so I'm searching for an alternative. Might try the illiyoon or aestura creams since those seem to be popular"
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"I love that moisturizer too but I’d be interested in a sub if it’s not way more expensive (looking at you Aestura) and this reputation makes me not want to try any other Anua products."
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"Toner/Essence: AESTURA Atobarrier365 Hydro Essence - Non greasy, fast absorbing essence with squalane, amino acid, Ceramide, Allantoin & Hyaluronic Acid to soothe, hydrate & repair weakened skin barrier Heavy moisturi…"
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"c-PDRN Rebalancing toner, Etude Moistful Collagen, Tir Tir Milky Toner, GoodLight Moon Glow milky toner, Aestura Atobarrier365, Missha Artemisia calming essence."
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"Barrier Essence- provides ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to keep my skin barrier healthy. Mist: Aestura Atobarrier 365 Hydrating Milky Cream Mist- provides moisture and ceramides in a light layer throughout t…"
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"Aestura atobarrier has done wonders for my dry/ sensitive skin. Got rid of my random red patches and no dryness even with weather in the single digits for weeks. I tried cosrx snail mucin for about a month before atob…"
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"I'll die on the Aestura hill bc that's how good it is for my skin"
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"How is the Aestura for acne prone skin? When I've searched it seems like its not fungal acne safe either"
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"have you used cerave, specifically the one with 5% hydrourea? i'm thinking about trying aestura but worried about how it'll stack up."
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"I would recommend the aestura atobarrier 365 hydrating cream (blue tube) if it's to be shared. Also depends on the OG's climate but the original might be too rich for oily acne prone skin"
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"I also tried Cosrx snail mucin for about 5 weeks, nothing… I really want to try Aestura! But now I’m using Dr Althea 🦋"
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"Aestura is at the top of my list for hype-worthy Korean skincare products. The Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist, Lotion, and Cream are top-tier products for barrier health, in my experience."
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"Agree as well! The Atobarrier Cream is also non-comedogenic which is great for acne prone skin."
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"skin. Once I repaired my barrier, all of my other products absorbed and worked so much better. Aestura is a bit pricier than some of the other brands but 100% worth it."
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"I love love the Aestura cream!! I'm on my fourth tube lol it's my go-to moisturizer"
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"Not sure if this got hyped but Aestura moisturiser. Really helped the dryness of my skin, which constantly needed moisturising."
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"Is your skin type dry? Wanted to check if aestura moisturizer would work for combination skin"
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"The Aestura lotion or their Hydro Essence gel cream would be better options for combo. The cream is for dry skin."
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"Hey, its the Aestura Atobarrier365 Hydro Essence. It's like their version of a milky toner and is similar to Haruharu Wonder Probiotics Essence. The Aestura one just works really well for keeping my skin happy."
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"isn’t massive in each one, but they have the heavy hitters you’d expect from Illiyoon, Clio, Hera, Aestura, espoir etc. Amuse cosmetics also has a site with worldwide shipping, and I’ve recently become a fan of their …"
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"AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 Cream This is one of the most popular moisturizers in South Korea. It's one of two brands frequently recommended by dermatologists. This product also has a dermatologist-specific version."
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"& Arencia Deep Water Surge Serum (serums) , Anua 10+ Azaleic Acid, Purito Hydro Wave Deep Sea Cream & Aestura Atobarrier Cream (day and night moisturizers), and Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen."
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"What was your favorite part of the Aestura cica moisturizer? I have easily dehydrated skin do you think it’s hydrating enough?"
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"discontinued (REN Vita Mineral Emollient) and my go to now is non-Korean Vanicream. \*edit: I have tried Aestura barrier cream and it still felt thin to me."
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"which is what I usually go for, feeling-wise, with creams. I kinda regret buying it instead of the Aestura, but it makes a good body cream, so I'll be finishing it, but on my body. I also didn't like that it wasn't fr…"
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"into your routine. I’d also add a moisturizer in the AM before the sunscreen. Maybe adding in the Aestura AtoBarrier Cream for the AM, which contains cholesterol, ceramides, and lipids - the three components your skin…"
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"Personally I’ve tried aestura cream, crème mist, lotion, illiyoon, soon jung, and ordinary. They’re all great products but vanicream is as good if not better. And with the price it’s my holy grail now"
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"Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream next please!"
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"Aestura is a great one. I’ve been meaning to try it—might include it in my next post!"
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"i have a fungal acne flairup Then i have to ride w fa safe gel moisturizers unless its winter and i use aestura for something more occlusive"
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"cleanser Toner - haru haru wonder black rice hyaluronic toner Serum - Anua Azealaic acid 10+ Moisturizer - Aestura ATOBarrier365 Cream Sunscreen- Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fir sun serum Night routine Cleanser - Skin10…"
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"makeup artists to break down their skincare and makeup kits, to get a feel for what they use. I realized Aestura was a real thing when I saw it blurred out on Korean makeup artist tables using it on popular celebs pai…"
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"Actually Aestura & Illiyoon are basic item in Korea. Other skincare brand are so many and so same. Do you know that most of indie are made in same company(ODM)? So I think most of indie beauy are same, I don’t use it …"
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"I absolutely love AESTURA ATOBARRIER365! I have very sensitive skin and a compromised skin barrier from Taz. This was my go to and I love it! It doesn’t burn my skin or clog my pores. Thanks to these Reddit threads I …"
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"Milk Cleanser Essence - Haruharu Wonder Probiotics Barrier Essence Serum - Haruharu Wonder 2GF Lotion - Aestura, honorable mention is Mary & May Blackberry Cream"
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"aestura lotion and dokdo cleanser! and while hada labo lotion isn’t korean, it is so hydrating, cheap, and works so well"
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"I’ve been using the Aestura soothing cream as I have oily skin…. What an improvement in just 5 days. I also use IS clinical products - for past 3 years. But along with Aestura I added GHK CU topical serum to my night …"
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"stopped tolerating it and I think it might be because of the niacinamide? Regardless, that meant the Aestura cream and my beloved Aestura lotion were also out. I needed something lightweight but hydrating. I tried the…"
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"The atobarrier cream singlehandidly saved my skin last winter and I’m so happy to reorder it again for the upcoming dry cold months! I thought I would just have to live with skin flakes on my nose 6 months of the year…"
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"What’s best between the hydro soothing cream and the lotion ? I want to use it as my day dream (I use the Atobarrier365 moisturizing cream as my night cream)."
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"the dermatologist (BBL, broadband laser) which leaves you feeling red and stingy with scabbing and used the Aestura Mist afterwards. Previously after having this treatment I had been using a hypochlorus spray but I ha…"
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"LOVE the Atobarrier cream but somehow it’s still not quite hydrating enough for my literal desert skin so I’ve been going in right after with Tirtir Ceramic Cream to seal the Atobarrier in, works like a charm and I st…"
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"combined with Korean sunscreen so that I don’t need a moisturizer during the day. In contrast, the actual Aestura cream is way too much for my skin and it just doesn’t absorb well so it leaves a slick layer on my skin…"
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"c. The illiyoon cream is not good for acne prone skin. Would recommend round lab soybean panthenol cream, aestura lotion, biodance skin glow essence cream, isntree yam root cream"
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"I prefer aestura or soonjung over illiyoon for hydration. Illiyoon works better as an occlusive"
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"If you have normal to oily skin you’ll find aestura too oily, it leaves a film on my skin. I think illiyoon it layers much nicer with tretinoin. It’s worth a try and will last you a loooong time."
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"skin type, but I have not found this to be the case. My skin is perpetually thirsty! I REALLY recommend the Aestura Atobarrier Essence if you're on the market for a Laneige replacement. It's geniunely one of the best …"
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"buy from YesStyle, Yami and most recently from eBay from Korea. Had an order of Korean sunscreens and some aestura regederm delivered safely via usps."
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"I'm using the illyoon cream and was thinking of changing to aestura because some youtubers said it's like the upgraded version of illyoon. What's your experience with aestura?"
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"When I was trying out Aestura, my skin barrier was compromised so it helped the first couple of days then after that lackluster. There were times when I felt like Aestura wasn’t moisturizing enough or hydrating on dri…"
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"night time as it’s heavy, occlusive, and will pill under sunscreen (vegan, suitable for sensitive skin) Or Aestura ato Barrier Cream (vegan) Moisturizer (day) Light Hydrating rather than moisturizing formulas suitable…"
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"sorted anything else you add should slot in rather easily. Since you mentioned dryness, I just have to rec Aestura's Atobarrier365 line. Although my skin is currently changing due to perimenopause, it's traditionally …"
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"Love the Dokdo cleanser and Aestura cream on my dry skin~"
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"favorites 🥲 the Purito left me SO dry and flaky which I’ve never experienced with another moisturizer, the Aestura was waxy on me and just sat there, and the Round Lab did nothing for me lol. So gutted because there a…"
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"I love it so much! My face feels so clean and not like it was stripped. It’s not drying at all. I use the Aestura on my non tretinoin days to give my skin that extra umph. Haven’t dealt with any redness/dryness/peelin…"
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"You got some winners there in my books! Purito moisturiser is fantastic Aestura ATOBarrier is a solid product, very healing. Great for recovery nights or if you’re taking a break for barrier repair. This and Cicaplast…"
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"to bin them just set them aside) id absolutely keep the round lab SPF and the illiyoon ceramide ato cream, aestura cream mist as well..and gentle cleanser. but everything here is great just excessive. when I was your …"
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"Hada Labo Gokyjun Premium cream (in the gold jar and not the gel formula) Many people rave about the Aestura 365 ATO cream and Illiyoon ATO cream. I don’t like either of those but YMMV. Everyone’s skin is different. T…"
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"hi! how do you find the aestura cream mist? does it feel oily?"
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"Aestura atobarrier 365 cream!!!! So so good for repairing and maintaining your skin barrier! This is my forever hg nighttime moisturizer. I also like the I’m from mugwort essence for soothing inflammation. Also the Pu…"
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"Do you know if Aestura atobarrier is comparable to LRP Cicaplast Baume?"
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"red skin! I love both. LRP cicaplant is a heavy duty night cream for me. It is thicker and hard to rub in. Atobarrier rubs in well and can be day or night!"
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"i'm about to try the aestura atobarrier hydro essence which was recommended to me, as well as someone who uses tretinoin. i'll lyk how it goes!"
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"My everyday essentials for my dry/dehydrated skin are: Round Lab Dokdo cleanser, Illiyoon Ato cream or Aestura 365 cream, and either BOJ sun relief SPF OR Skin1004 waterfit sun serum. As my PDRN serum I tried Medicube…"
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"Aestura 365 is possibly the best barrier repair on the market. aIt's on the pricey side, but having one pricey product compared to plenty - some of which wouldn't help at all - would be better, in all honesty. Also, i…"
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"that 10% will be good for sensitivity. I do vit c in the AM and peptide serum at night and my HG of all HGs Aestura atobarrier cream at night."
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"doesn't work for me), SomeByMi retinol intense reactivating serum, Illiyoon cream, Innisfree eye cream, Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream mist as a final step Hope this helps!"
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"exacerbates flushing), wash only with cool water, and apply a strict medical-grade ceramide sealant like Aestura Atobarrier 365 until the reactivity completely stops."
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"Aestura Atobarrier 365 has niacinamide and can aggravate sensitized skin."
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"this product. But I’ll of course keep it gentile until it’s back to normal. And yes I wanted to try the Aestura, I was between it, dr Althea and ILLYOON. Thank you for the advice 🫶"
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"Definitely go with the ILLIYOON!! I had the same reaction with the Aestura so it probably isn’t ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. I would drop the BOJ toner for now until your skin barrier heals because niacinamid…"
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"list can also cause issues if sensitive to it. Gentle cleanser, ceramide moisturizer (Illyoon ato, Aestura or Zeroid intensive cream) and Avene cicalfate helps repair & calm the skin."
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"Specific in 2025 I think is Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser and Aestura Moisturizers... The others are holy grails I found years ago I still use to this day"
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"green tomato nmn, and nianimicide 10% txt. Let each soak in a min before applying the next. Then I use aestura moisturizer, snail mucin eye cream and basic lip cream. At night, several times a week I am using a hydrog…"
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"glycolic acid, retinol, NOTHING. My routine was 1004 cleansing oil, round lab cleanser, numbuzin #1 toner, aestura lotion for day and their 365 barrier cream at night, mediheal Madecassoside toner pads just in the mor…"
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"in the morning), try something like SKIN1004 ampoule (centella or probio cica) and a calming lotion like Aestura or Illiyoon Ato creams to restore skin barrier."
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"Illiyoon or aestura moisturizer. La Roche pose balm b5. Morning and night. Good night"
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"Deep Sea Cream, Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen, Purito Wonder Releaf Serum, Arencia Deep Water Surge Serum, and Aestura Atobarrier Cream."
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