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84% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 3 in skincare
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222 redditors with explicit opinion · 89 positive · 17 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.840 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 76–90% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/r/AsianBeauty
Illiyoon · skincare
Recommended
Illiyoon ceramide ato
r/koreanskincarer/AsianBeautyr/KoreanBeautyr/r/AsianBeauty
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Giant fragrance-free ceramide cream Reddit calls a holy grail for all skin types including oily. Occlusive—best as a last PM step.
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What 245 redditors actually said.
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u/vixie3
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r/AsianBeauty
and gel cleanser (this is currently Fancl and Cerave foaming), Hada Labo premium about a coin size amount, Illiyoon ceramide ato cream or Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream but if eczema is flaring I jump to La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm after Hada Labo 1 Hada Labo refill will l
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u/Nin-me-sar-ra
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r/koreanskincare
though, I’m afraid it’d be prone to cracking with use. It’s also a bit pricier for its size. 7 out of 10. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream: Zomg the size of this! And only for $16.29 from Stylevana! I just got it in the mail today and tested on my wrist. The texture seems
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u/ReasonableMango8798
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r/AsianBeauty
\- Is fragrance-free I carefully selected 3 products and used each one until I finished the entire jar. \- Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream \- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream \- COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizer Honestly all three products were good in their own way. I realized that if you c
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u/JewelJellyParfait
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r/AsianBeauty
added Illiyoon's Ceramide Ato to my routine recently. My skin has never looked better
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"tried it until now. It has little capsules in it and applies really lightly. A lot of people compare it to Illiyoon, but to me it feels softer and more moisturizing.I think it works well when I’m tired or right before…"
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"\- Is fragrance-free I carefully selected 3 products and used each one until I finished the entire jar. \- Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream \- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream \- COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizer Honestly all thre…"
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"their textures and how they’re working for me. I have normal to dry-leaning skin that can get sensitive. 1. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream (200ml) This is the one I’ve fully settled on. I originally got it ju…"
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"do this? The cream was just getting really popular too. I feel like this happens all the time. Ugh. Tried illiyoon and it made me break out. If anyone has suggestions please let me know"
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"Hatomugi Milk - inexpensive simple basic emulsion ✅ d Program Moist Care Milk - my holy grail emulsion. ✅ illiyoon ato lotion - it was okay but felt like it didn’t really absorb into my skin❌ Sana wrinkle emulsion - i…"
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"though, I’m afraid it’d be prone to cracking with use. It’s also a bit pricier for its size. 7 out of 10. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream: Zomg the size of this! And only for $16.29 from Stylevana! I just got …"
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"S.Nature Aqua Squalene Moisturizing Cream Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Cream RealBarrier Extreme Cream Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrade Cream Mary&May Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream…"
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"- Isntree Ultra Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner - Cos De Baha Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide serum - Illiyoon Ceramide Cream (thinking of temporarily switching to Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics and Niacinamide Light …"
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"and gel cleanser (this is currently Fancl and Cerave foaming), Hada Labo premium about a coin size amount, Illiyoon ceramide ato cream or Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream but if eczema is flaring I jump to La Roche…"
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"Relief Cream • PURITO Panthenol 10% Post-Acne Cream • ANUA 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream • ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream • Torriden DIVE IN Cream"
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"to start my journey on retinal - I saw that it’s less irritating, and it works faster So the list is: 1. ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream 2. CURESYS - Heartleaf Acpair Spot Patch 3. Naturie - HATOMUGI Skin Co…"
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"my skin or causing any irritation. The balm texture makes it travel-friendly too—no spills! Moisturizer Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream – I’ve been loyal to this product for about a year now, and I'm glad I found it. The …"
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"a nice calming step after my other products, including actives. Sometimes I squirt just a little bit of a ceramide ato cream to mix in with this, if I think my barrier needs a little extra comfort. It layers really we…"
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"absorbs fast and feels calming, so it’s perfect for sensitive skin. I use this almost every day. \- Cream: Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream I know this one is super hyped, but after using it I totally get the hype. It work…"
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"fan so I always watch their YouTube content. In Eunchae's recent What's in My Luggage video I spotted the Illiyoon cream and it made me so happy haha. I remember seeing it mentioned here every time people talk about b…"
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"We all know and love the cult favorites the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, the Cosrx Snail Mucin, the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream. They're popular for a reason! But I'm on the hunt for the hidden gems. The products that…"
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"dynasty cream, beauty of joseon sun * pm: heimish all clean balm, round lab dokdo cleanser, same toner, illiyoon ato cream no actives at all for the past 6 weeks and my skin feels normal again, not tight, products don…"
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"1. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides 3.38 oz for $22.50 → $6.65 per oz 2. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream 6.76 oz for $25 → $3.70 per oz 3. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 2.82 oz for $20.5…"
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"I have no words other than, holy hydration, Batman! I recently got the Illiyoon cream and I think it’s a good basic moisturizer, but this stuff is next level. I was looking at the newly expanded K-beauty section at Ul…"
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"cream, but my skin was still really dry and peeling stinging a bit when I put it on, but not with the Illiyoon. No, sir. No burning or anything, just softer skin. I also live near the mountains and it’s super dry here…"
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"Rohto had a big sale and I had to grab new stuff. I accidentally found I'm From Mugwort cleanser and Illiyoon cream dirt cheap! Rohto lip stick was a gift with their products and both sunscreens were free gifts with a…"
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"with Ceramides which was okay but not special for my skin, ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, and Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream. Routine: I wash with water only in the morning. Night I use Ponds cold…"
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"in purchasing/trying that they didn't have: Boh panthecell repair cica cream Hera foundation or Giverny \\\*Illiyoon "9 free" Iunik lacto barrier milk Cepo lab biogenic mask VT cica no sebum UV powder Holika holika my…"
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"illiyoon ato cream for sure. my mom used to slather this on me when i was a baby so thats how u know its gentle. its the most moisturizing cream ive ever tried and i’ve tried so many. i guarantee you’ll love it"
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"Do you mean the illiyoon ceramide ATO concentrate? I see multiple different kinds of cream from that brand."
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"I've tried a wide range of Korean skincare, including a ton of different moisturizers, and the Illiyoon Ato Cream is definitely one of my favorites. I have adult acne and I also struggle with a weak skin barrier, and …"
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"use 1-2x per week after oil cleanser, really helps decongest my pores w/o drying out my skin too much) - Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream & Lotion (lotion during the day, cream at night) - haruharu makgeolli barrier essenc…"
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"I love the Illiyoon lotion....for everything other than my face. It always clogs me up within 24 hours and I get blemishes. I would love it if you could DM me your alternative for the face?"
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"whats ur alternative to illiyoon, illiyoon did fungal acne to me which ruined my barrier even more sadly"
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"another layer on top for me or an oil, but I live in a dry country in Europe. I actually switched to the Illiyoon cream this winter and prefer it, but Hada Labo would be great if layered underneath it or for summer."
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"centella sunscreen Missha Perfect cover BB cream Haruharu wonder black rice toner Cosrx peptide booster Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream Always have them, always use them <3"
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"The Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream. It’s thick and harder to get even coverage. I don’t think it’s as good as the Mary n may. I will probably end up switching back once this tube is done (if that ever happens…"
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"Thanks for the review! How does the S nature one compare to illiyoon in terms of being moisturizing? My skin loves squalane so that’s not an issue. I use illiyoon and it’s great for moisturizing but sometimes it feels…"
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"have you tried illiyoon soothing gel? i had the same problem with the cream and the gel is literally the only moisturizer that doesn't clog my skin"
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"Oliveyoung has great deals, I stock up on the ceramide ato lotion and they always have good sets too"
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"The mini Illiyoon from your picture looks almost like the maxi (reg) one I have lmao 😭"
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"so jealous!!! i love the haruharu wonder essence and the illiyoon ato ceramide cream"
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"Real Barrier, Ato palm, Derma-B, Zeroid. Or other brands using Neopharm' technology, example: Asteura, Illiyoon etc."
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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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"never ships to the US through legitimate channels. For your dry skin and redness I’d specifically look for Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream. It’s a pharmacy staple here that gets heavily duplicated outside Kore…"
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"Illiyoon ato cream helped with my dry and sensitive skin!"
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"brand), ceramide serum (i use Skin 1004 Probio Cica Intensive Ampoule) and ceramide cream ( i use Illiyoon ato cream). I've only used those 3 products for almost a month, i can't even use spf at first because all kind…"
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"I just got the illiyoon ceramide ATO lotion and I love it. It’s very soothing and hydrating."
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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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"Thank you so much! I will definitely look into this. Do you know if all the products from illiyoon is unscented?"
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"I'm 46 and I live in a dry climate. My absolute favorite products are Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence, Illiyoon Ato cream, and Skin 1004 and Beauty of Joseon sunscreens. All sensitive skin friendly, and so moisturizing.…"
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"I accidentally stumbled across my HG moisturiser (Illiyoon Ato cream) when I was looking for a body moisturiser. I had been using a Cetaphil one for a couple of years which never really quite hit the mark. I’ve just d…"
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"I also have illiyoon ato but in lotion form. I've juste started it but my skin seems to love it"
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"I switched from cerave to illiyoon on a friend's recommendation without even knowing it was Korean, or that k-beauty was a thing, and then I went all the way down that rabbit hole, lol. But after trying probably a hal…"
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"I did the same... Lol I got so many I haven't even tested yet I'm still looking for <<the one >> 🙄I used illiyoon twice. I will try it again. Just got a flare and currently using cicaplast baume, cicaplast gel, avene …"
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"Skin1004 Enrich cream, Aestura, Illiyoon, Mary & May Blackberry cream. I like a cream which is richer."
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"- Cosrx snail mucin (serum like essence) - Iunik beta glucan. Both have hydration benefits. Moisturizer - Illiyoon ceramide ato cream Occlusive - Cerave healing ointment. I've also purchased Abib rice probiotic overni…"
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"Nice lineup! After cleansing, serum first (either Glow or Snail), let it sink in, then Illiyoon on top. Same routine AM/PM, just add sunscreen in the morning. If you’re new to these, maybe start with one serum first s…"
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"- Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream Also has a really nice finish. Feels quite soft. **Moisturiser - Night** Illiyoon - Ceramide ATO Concentrate Cream Not as elegant maybe as Aestura, but very soft and feels great stil…"
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"during the nights. But if Aestura is light enough, I will use it for daytime also. I was thinking about Illiyoon cream, maybe try it later. Also got Cosrx 6 peptide booster & Numbuzin No9 essence today. I'm thinking N…"
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"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 Prem…"
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"you could just get a gentle cleanser & a moisturizer. Specifically Isntree Yam Root Milk Cleanser & Illyoon Ceramide Ato - these are both specifically for sensitive skin & I use them"
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"The Illiyoon cream is a pathetic shadow of its former self. It was amazing, but it was reformulated and they ruined it. I'm currently using the gel but I'm still looking for a replacement for the cream."
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"Illiyoon is too waxy and gloopy for me. I had to thin it out with snail serum 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 diff…"
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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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"skin, inflammation, helps skin barrier. Also, helps deeply nourishes the skin) Moisturizer: **Illyoon Ceramide ato Concentrate Cream** **Aestura Atobarrier Cream**"
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"patches, Rejuran Gold Ampoule & Dr. Reju-all PDRN cream, Celimax retinal (if you can handle the spicules), Illiyoon Ato concentrate cream (can be heavy on t-zone), Beauty of Joseon probiotics sun relief SPF or Skin100…"
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"For early 40s combo skin, BOJ revive eye serum, Illiyoon ceramide cream also Round lab birch juice all are good"
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"swap that handles dry/red/peeling without the bump risk, look into the round lab 1025 dokdo line or the illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream. Both are barrier-focused but lighter than what you're stacking now. Are …"
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"I used the illiyoon barrier cream and got milia.. guess it's just too rich for our skin"
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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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"I have combination (oily and normal) skin and I've used Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream in the winter. It's thick but my skin absorbs it no problem :)"
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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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"Illiyoon is brilliant. Also, layer your toners if you don't already. It's made such a difference to my skin (Tir Tir milk toner and Harharu rice toner) and I also use them on my painful winter skin hands which this ye…"
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"a quick pat to dry, leave skin damp - Purito unscented centella serum (two layers, one pump per layer) - illiyoon ato cream (pea sized amount, spread over fingertips and then patted on to skin) A cleanser that wasn't …"
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"the biggest difference for me was looking for ceramide-heavy creams rather than just "moisturizing" ones. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is the one I keep going back to, it's thick enough to actually lock moi…"
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"there are won’t be as waterproof/sweatproof either. Some I have tried and liked: Derma-B body sunscreen, ILLIYOON mild Easy Wash (comes in a pump bottle), and a Thai brand called MizuMi that has a hybrid chemical & ph…"
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"Yeah Torriden is fine, 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 …"
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"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 one of the thicker moisturizers but if you were planning on trying illiyoon, thi…"
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"The latest Illiyoon seems to sit on top of my skin in an oily mess and never sinks in. I'm constantly trying new moisturisers looking for one that is as good as Illiyoon used to be."
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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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"when they released the 365 cream with niacinamide (I’m sensitive to niacinamide). The new formula of the Illiyoon is still good but I think it’s not as thick or occlusive as in the past. I’ve found myself more consist…"
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"Illiyoon has soybean oil, which is potentially pore-clogging for acne-prone skin. It is also very heavy and waxy. It is a great barrier cream, but I would not recommend it for acne-prone skin, not for daily use. I had…"
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"FWIW, I love the Illiyoon moisturizer. Started using it after the reformulation and it’s the best hydrating moisturizer I’ve ever tried. Replaced my old PC hands down. My skin has never looked better. It can also be u…"
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"Illiyoon is great for a barrier repair, but the reformulation made it more occlusive, can clog some especially on the t-zone. For your combo skin apply lightly on oily areas, thicker on dry cheeks. Illiyoon should loc…"
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"I restocked on my faves: Haruharu Probiotics Barrier Essence (47% off), Anua Nano Retinol Serum (40% off), Illiyoon Ceramide Cream (44% off), Haruharu Black Rice Facial Oil (25% off), and I Dew Care Tap Secret Dry Sha…"
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"I also love the atobarrier lotion. The illiyoon lotion is also lovely"
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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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"the Anua rice line. It’s great for winter. And I like to pair it with Ilyoon lotion for body and Ilyoon Ceramide Ato concentrate cream for face. If i find it too heavy, I go for the Ilyoon soothing gel for face or the…"
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"Check out Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream. They also have a lotion but the cream is thicker for repairing dry skin."
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"Illiyoon cream is so thick, you’d feel like you had vaseline on your face, in other words you’d be slugging your skin with an occlusive. It’s my go-to moisturizer during freezing nights in the northeast."
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"cream and it’s wonderful. Moisturizing but feels like it sinks in to the skin and does its job. I was using Illiyoon Ato Concentrate Cream and it was so thick, it just sat on the skin but didn’t feel like it actually …"
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"Illiyoon fam!!! But I love the texture of the lotion more than the cream"
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"Plus to the Numbuzin No. 9 essence, Haruharu probiotic essence and the Illiyoon ato cream. If you want a light but hydrating lotion I suggest S. Nature Aqua Squalene."
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"Illiyoon ato!!! But it is thick. I wear it day and night though"
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"that illiyoon is a fantastic occlusive."
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"Big fan of the illiyoon. Doesn’t trigger my eczema either!"
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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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"can vouch for the illiyoon one. its getting quite cold where i live and its been great so far by itself even without layering"
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"Illiyoon is an excellent moisturizer for my dry sensitive skin. I also like using it on my hands, especially in winter and my hands hurt from being so dry."
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"Seriously, Illiyoon has been the best face moisturizer for my sensitive skin. I live in a very dry climate and Illiyoon does a great job keeping moisture in for my extra sensitive skin."
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"I'm an illiyoon girl for life. I JUST emptied that massive 200ml tube. It lasted me about a year! The value is insane. I also have extremely sensitive, reactive rosacea skin so I only use super gentle barrier supporti…"
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"I also love illiyoon and didn’t realize they reformulated. My new tubes are messing with my skin now and I think I need to find a new option"
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"the new one about a week ago. it sadly gives me hives that turn into small pustules. i'm so devastated as illiyoon has been my HG moisturizer for 5+ years. if you find any new options please let me know!!!!"
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"I haven’t tried to venture to another face cream. Cerave in the tub broke me out horribly and I think the Illiyoon is similar, isn’t it? I really wanna try it but I’m so scared haha"
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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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"Illiyoon and Zeroid are the best golden ratio ceramide barrier repair moisturizers, they protect my eczema/psoriasis addled skin better than the $300 galderma Rx moisturizers I’ve used in the past. Great for post proc…"
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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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"Illiyoon is the only moisturizer that actually healed my damaged skin barrier. 👌💯"
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"Illiyoon is so good! I tried all their old and new formula. They all work for me."
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"I actually have both the Illiyoon and S.Nature creams too! They're so hydrating, I love them. I have oily combo skin as well, does the Dr. Althea cream might be too heavy for me?"
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"I live in a country where we have humid summers and dry (with bursts of humid) winters. Give it a try. BTW, Illiyoon is HG for me, especially in the winter. I use it both AM and PM."
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"Where do you buy the ILLIYOON? I see it is on Yesstyle but only in a bundle."
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"I know it’s blown up more recently here but the ceramide cream by ILLIYOON is very popular over in Korea!! It’s pretty versatile so I’ve seen it be reviewed by young and older influencers over there. That’s how I foun…"
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"at night year round and during the day in the cooler months. I use prescription tret and azelaic acid, so Illiyoon provides the support that I need without clogging my pores or breaking my out."
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"Is the ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream the heavy moisturizer you're talking about? (asking to be sure) I have very dry skin and going on accutane, so considering buying it, but i was not sure if it's moisturis…"
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"please review illiyoon once you try it, im sensitive to niacinamide too and its such a pain in the ass to find any product without niacinamide, i currently have my eyes on purito oat in gel, illiyoon cream and the etu…"
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"Not op and not sensitive to niacinamide but i LOVE illiyoon (dry / dehydrated leaning skin here)"
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"My friend put me onto Illiyoon as I was peeling from Tret. It's really helped with the redness and peeling, is quite cheap and last for ages as the tube is big and works great on top of Tret or Vitamin C in the and ju…"
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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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"I got the illiyoon cream a few days ago and have been using it day and night and I love it. It’s nothing special but what I love is that your face feels hydrated without feeling heavy or sticky. I loveeee it. Gonna be…"
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"ILLIYOON lotion is fantastic for maintaining healthy skin barrier. When my skin was adapting to tret, soon jung X2 actually healed it."
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"so I like light moisturizers, but the Purito was too light for me. Almost felt alcohol based. I LOVE the Illiyoon cream and use it exclusively when my skin is inflamed. I tried using a stronger retinoid lately, and my…"
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"I like the illiyoon but I order on Amazon because they sell the previous version"
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"I used illiyoon during my last eczema flare up and it calmed my skin right down!! A bit thick for me to want to use on my face year round under normal circumstances, though."
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"Niacinamide gives me acne if I use more than minuscule amount. The illiyoon can sometimes be too moisturizing for me, but I do really like it, and also the Mary and May blackberry cream"
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"I understand it has a bunch of ceramides in but otherwise it seems pretty normal. It does its job well but Illiyoon's ato concentrate cream performs about the same and is cheaper. Also people have complained about the…"
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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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"that had alcohol in it. Anyways I tried this but it didn’t do much then I tried the laneige cream skin with illiyoon repair lotion and that did the trick for me. Anyways glad that it worked for you but for people with…"
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"cleanser if I wore makeup The toner and eye cream routine Medicube retinol Then a thicker moisturiser like Illiyoon It's trial and error tbh. I get beauty boxes sometimes to try new things - some work well, some are j…"
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"propolis toner * Hada Labo shirojyun premium * (then I use multiple serums based on other skin concerns) * Illiyoon gel layered with either Illiyoon ato cream or BoJ dynasty cream."
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"all of these, but the two that are my HG in my nighttime routine are the skin1004 probio-cica cream and the Illiyoon Cream Concentrate. I literally cannot and will not be without either of them. I have CRAZY dry skin …"
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"years and it's never not in my routine. I like to sandwich it with hydrating toners/essences and seal with Illiyoon Ato after Tret -I never flake or peel thanks to this combo."
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"YES to the illiyoon too! It’s such a fail proof combo in my routine"
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"I love Iliyoon No. 7. I tried Centellian Medeca Cream and Rejuran Healer Cream but keep going back to Illiyoon."
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"their Atobarrier line) for compromised or dry skin. Dr.G’s Red Blemish line for calming and hydrating Illiyoon’s Ato Ceramide Cream for dry skin caused by weather (winter) People here also like Round Lab (the Dokdo li…"
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"2GF Serum (only at night— I just started using this this week. I was using numbuzin no3 serum before this) Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream - skin1004 light cleansing oil - round lab 1025 dokdo cleanser - skin1004 hyalu ci…"
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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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"The illiyoon gel just got reformulated 😭"
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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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"enzymes, not acids, but I don’t recommend risking it. I have dermatitis and easily clogging skin (face) and ILLIYOON has been amazing on my body. I wouldn’t buy anything from LANEIGE, simply because it’s too expensive…"
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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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"I also started on retinal and worked my way up to 0.1% tret. The Illiyoon ceramide ato cream has been my HG for years because it is super moisturizing without being greasy and you can’t beat the price. The aestura cre…"
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"The illiyoon cream did nothing 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 impres…"
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"Ceramide ato cream is so good, highly recommend"
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"I am in absolute love with Illiyoon ceramide ATO concentrate cream. I no longer have a multi-step, 30 min, complicated skin care routine and I no longer spend a ton of money. I used to be convinced Charlotte Tilbury C…"
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"COSRX Low pH Cleanser, Hada Labo Gokujyun Light (2 layers), COSRX Snail Essence, BOJ Glow Serum, light Illiyoon cream at night. BHA only 1–2x a week or I get dehydrated again. Once my skin was hydrated, oil + clogged …"
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"skin , you can try aestura ato barrier cream(but if you have niacinamide sensitivity don’t go for it ) or illiyoon ato concentrate cream for moisturiser. And sunscreen was the first thing that made a difference for my…"
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"Yes ofc! I always try new products (except for my moisturizer 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 M…"
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"it’s usually perfect, but on especially cold dry winter nights i do layer an extra occlusive moisturizer (illiyoon). **sensitive soothing gel cream** not as cult status, but i got this in a set and i love it. idk what…"
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"a little goes a long way. this cream is perfection. thankfully, it comes in a tube. 💧 occlusive ; **illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream** - 8/10 great basic occlusive, it serves its purpose. thick, soothing, simpl…"
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"Is the May and Mary moisturizing enough for dry skin (without the illiyoon on top)"
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"Such a solid routine! The Illiyoon is truly a gem for sensitive skin."
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"like this penetrates deeply when paired with the skin 1004 toner. That being said, I'd bet money it was the Illiyoon barrier cream that made the biggest difference for the OP. Truly a life saver for dry flakey skin ( …"
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"The Illiyoon cream is probably one of the key products! It has ingredients to help skin barrier and it always revives my dry skin. The skin1004 centella didn’t do anything for me tbh, I prefer the Mixsoon centella ess…"
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"Interesting! Illiyoon definitely seems to be helping my skin barrier a lot too. I’ve been curious about the Mixsoon centella."
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"i love the spf it’s super moisturizing and makes my skin really soft, also i heard but didn’t try yet the illiyoon cream is fantastic for dryness"
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"I can't live without the Illiyoon cream. It's been a real life saver for my barrier. I'm on Tret, so I would be dry as a bone without it."
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"if it’s making a big difference or not but seems to be working) Medicube zero pore pad (love!) Illusion Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream (love it but have seen some with oily skin say it’s too heavy for them) Hanskin Hy…"
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"I heard Aestura and Illiyoon are the closest!"
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"Or maybe illiyoon ultra repair lotion, it’s thick and very moisturising."
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"Illiyoon, but also Cosrx ceramide skin barrier moisturizer"
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"It would be fine as a night cream too, but I’ve been increasing my actives so I’ve been using the illiyoon ceramic ato cream at night (with a few drops of a nice face oil blend in it). Also I’m 50 and live in a dry cl…"
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"Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad \-Serum: ANUA Niacinamide Dark Spot Correcting Serum \-Moisturizer: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream in that specific order. Underneath here I'm gonna put some other products …"
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"I have both the illiyoon one and the dr Althea one - what are you looking for/what do you like? 147 is definitely thicker and more moisturizing/nourishing than the illiyoon but I like them both! I have dry skin."
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"i have both cream as illiyoon and 147 cream as well. i apply both for my morn skincare. 147 after illiyoon. my skin is super dry so both cream fit me in a day."
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"Between those 4? I personally would pick Illiyoon. Of course there are other options out there :)"
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"I use the illiyoon and it personally doesn’t do anything for me. I’ve been using it as a night moisturizer just to finish the tube"
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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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"is prob snail mucin, vit c, numbuzin no 2 (has golden ratio and could act like a moisture by itself) and illiyoon ato cream… and the isntree hydro sunblock is def v glowy"
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"Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is my holy grail. It’s the ONLY thing that works with my dry skin!!!"
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"Thanks so much girl. i’ve been meaning to try the illiyoon cream, so many good reviews of it online. i’m gonna get it tomorrow"
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"💯💯💯💯 illiyoon cream is magic in bottle and it lasts a long time"
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"here's my favorite moisturizers!~~~ Winter moisturizers: **Night -** *Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream* OR *ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream* Comments: These are both similar products, iirc the aestura one is based…"
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"When you finished it, give the Illiyoon ceramide ato cream a try, it's way more economical, and imo, better 😅"
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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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"skin. Since you asked for similar gentle and budget-friendly recommendations, you have to try the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream. It’s the ultimate heavy-duty winter sealer. The ceramide capsules melt into th…"
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"Oh yes I heard so many things about Illiyoon too but haven’t had a chance yet! Gonna add it to my wishlist now. Thanks!"
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"This is my HG! So great for truly sensitive skin. I saw many recommendations for the Illiyoon ceramide cream as well, so I tried that, but sadly it irritated the heck out of my skin. Had to give up and go back to Etud…"
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""I feel like ILLIYOON is so gentle and fits so well that even my baby could use it."
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"Good. illiyoon dokdo is so pure. You are best choice!"
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"Illiyoon is so underrated. Such a simple yet effective moisturizer. I have the giant size of 300-ish ml with the pump. That's how much I trust and satisfied by the product!"
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"The Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is one of those rare products that lives up to the hype. It's thick enough to actually repair your barrier but doesn't feel greasy or sit on top of your skin weirdly. I've b…"
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"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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"find a lot more oily than this cream. I tried using that one for both my face and body before, I prefer the illiyoon."
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"Illiyoon. My ride or die. I wish they'd sponsor me lmao."
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"Illiyoon gave me closed comedones on my cheeks after the 3 or 4th application! I would say if your skin barrier is really impacted, then use it once first and see how it reacts. Might not be something to be used every…"
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"Currently using Illiyoon to fix my damaged barrier and it has been a lifesaver."
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"(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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"skin loves it. LRP Cicaplast 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 …"
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"I just started using the Illiyoon concentrate, so far so good. I’m looking for something more affordable than the Belif water gel because my skin loves it but my wallet does not. I also like the BOJ red bean gel, I’m …"
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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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"I just got the ILLIYOON yesterday and had to try it right away. My skin this morning was so soft and hydrated! I have sensitive skin and use AHA|BHA twice a week and retinol on the other days, so I really needed a goo…"
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"I have to try Illiyoon. Sounds like it would work for me as also oily and acne prone and using actives a lot."
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"I love Illiyoon moisturiser. Because I have oily skin, I use the gel version on my face and the cream version on my hands"
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"Can u use the ILLIYOON both day and night?"
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"have you tried illiyoon lotion? it is the lighter version of the cream. i live in a hot, humid area too and been using illiyoon lotion. skin type is normal to oily. just apply it in a thin layer"
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"Similarities: both thick creams (assuming you mean cerave cream) Differences: Illiyoon is more occlusive and less emollient"
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"Hey is the Illiyoon lotion suitable for sensitive acne prone skin?"
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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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"Illiyoon is so so good! Highly recommend"
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"Is Illiyoon more hydrating than Aestura?"
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"You should try the Illiyoon Ceramide ATO Cream honestly, way more hydrating for flaky/dehydrated skin but still doesn’t feel pore-clogging"
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"I actually feel like this 345 cream is way more hydrating than the Illiyoon cream for my combination skin . I wish I saw what yall saw in the iIllyoon"
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"I've been using the Illiyoon cream for almost 6 years now and i don't know where they got that hydrating feeling from. I don't consider it hydrating at all. It's just more of a good barrier cream. Their current formul…"
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"but the false 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 recommend the illiyoon lotion or abib sedum hyaluron crème! these were mainly what i used when i had a similar skin type to yours"
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"brands. The product selection 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 r…"
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"Things that have helped me: - Tazarotene 0.05% (worked up to every night) - Nosca 9 Trouble Serum - illiyoon ceramide cream or Vanicream (tub) - iunik centella calming sunscreen I also use Skin 1004 oil cleanser & Van…"
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"I’m not sure I’ll want to use it in the summer when I’m sweating more but we’ll see. This under the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato cream when my skin is freaking out is a dream team"
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"sometimes dry but pretty normal, not oily and no acne. I just use the laneige to add some hydration and the illiyoon to lock it in and that's enough for me. I also use a cleanser 3 times a week, but it's interchangeab…"
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"of times, but I don't like it. I use the Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream for reference, and I found that the Illiyoon cream made my face feel dry by the end of the day or in the morning after sleeping, especially when I put…"
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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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"Yes. Luckily Illiyoon is niacinamide-free, which probably helps for sensitive skin."
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"I am ride or die illiyoon until 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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"Same, I love Illiyoon but it triggers my fungal acne. I've been trying to find alternatives that are just as affordable but haven't found one yet. What FA safe gel moisturizers do you recommend?"
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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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"Illiyoon ceramide cream for dry skin, purito-oat in gel for summer. BOJ sunscreen nothing fancy just solid products I keep coming back to"
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"Illiyoon ceramide cream is also my go to. It's perfect in every way for my dry skin and a little goes a long way."
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"Illiyoon is so slept on. I use it every single night before bed and I can’t live without it anymore. The medicube pads are only good to use once in a great while, they can completely destroy your skin barrier if you u…"
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"I tried illiyoon but it made me break out on tret!!"
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"best for the barrier long term. Start with numbuzin no 5 serum first then jump to higher % pure vit c. The illiyoon cream is not good for acne prone skin. Would recommend round lab soybean panthenol cream, aestura lot…"
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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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"But Illiyoon are more affordable and often on sale 😔"
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"skin has gotten much drier over the past few weeks, so I had to step up my hydration a bit. I still use the Illiyoon at night when I do the sandwich method 😊"
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"on OYG with coupons + sales/value sets. For example, I just bought a JSM cushion + refill for $8.25ish, Illiyoon cream 1+1 for $15.65, beplain mungbean sunscreen 1+1 $10. These are prices after adding back tax and tar…"
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"Oh wow! I would’ve thought the cream would be more hydrating. Did you get the large jar of Illiyoon or the larger tube? I feel like the small tube will last me quite a while since you don’t need a lot."
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"I would recommend: Moisturizer (night): Illiyoon Ceramide Ato cream for night time as it’s heavy, occlusive, and will pill under sunscreen (vegan, suitable for sensitive skin) Or Aestura ato Barrier Cream (vegan) Mois…"
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"with 5% urea (great ingredient & percentage as you get moisturization+ some hydration). Lots of people love Illiyoon too though it wasn't my fave due to texture. For just calming/soothing with a pinch of extra hydrati…"
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"i like to layer the cream with illiyoon ceramide concentrate cream on top for my dry skin! i love to use that cream on its own sometimes too especially before makeup"
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"of actives... (you don't have 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 ju…"
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"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. There are non-AB creams tha…"
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"Illyoon Ceramide Ato lotion. Hada Labo Gokujyun Emulsion"
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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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"My skin barrier is healed, so I am not looking to go back to just cleanser/moisturizer/sunscreen routine. Illiyoon moisturizer is brand new, though. Introducing it now ~3x a week at night. Will replace Dr.Althea in th…"
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"you so much! Morning: JM Solution B5 Hya Boost toner (the big blue one from Daiso), BOJ glow deep serum, Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream, Innisfree Jeju orchid eye cream, Round Lab birch juice sunscreen Night …"
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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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"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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"focus on keeping skin moisturized and using something like cica, madecassoside or centella. I also like illiyoon and torriden"
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"Illiyoon or aestura moisturizer. La Roche pose balm b5. Morning and night. Good night"
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"illiyoon ceramide cream helped me!! mild face wash n moisturiser is enough for now"
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