EltaMD
PM Restore MoisturizerAESTURA
ATOBARRIER 365 LOTIONThe brand gives no description.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 51.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
JPY 32.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Linoleic Acid, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Linoleic Acid, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Mannitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosphingosine, Sphingolipids, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing16
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sphingolipids, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oleic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oleic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sphingolipids, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA →Oleic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Oleic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Oleic Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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