Products with Cholesterol

Cholesterol is one of the three core barrier lipids, and it appears in fifteen moisturizers and serums we stock.

The Third Lipid in the Classic Barrier Trio

Ceramides get most of the attention, but the outer layer of skin is built from roughly equal parts ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. Formulas that aim to support the feel of a comfortable, well-cushioned barrier tend to include all three, and cholesterol is the one shoppers almost never think to look for on a label.

The clearest example on this page is SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, whose name refers directly to that ratio. Revision Skincare uses it in DEJ Face Cream and DermProtect Barrier Defense, and SkinBetter Science in Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment and Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment.

Does cholesterol in skincare affect cholesterol in the body?

No. Cholesterol applied topically works within the skin's surface lipids and has no bearing on dietary or blood cholesterol.

How to shop at ELLEMES

If your skin feels tight after cleansing, a lipid-replenishing cream is usually the first thing worth changing. Every line shown here is one we carry as an authorized retailer.

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Featured Products with Cholesterol Reviews

Revision Skincare CMT Post-Procedure Cream
Revision Skincare CMT Post-Procedure Cream
4.9 (33 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews
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Obagi Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream
Obagi Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream
4.6 (41 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews
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SkinBetter Science Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream 1 oz
SkinBetter Science Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream
4.0 (2 reviews) 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews
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