Stratia Lipid Gold Ceramide Moisturizer 1.7 fl oz — 5% Niacinamide, Barrier-Repair Hydration

Stratia Lipid Gold is a concentrated, ceramide-rich moisturizer with niacinamide designed to reinforce the skin’s barrier, boost hydration, and calm irritation for all skin types.

Formulated as a dense, emollient cream, this 1.7 fl oz jar blends multiple lipids, amino acids, and 5% niacinamide to support barrier repair and reduce transepidermal water loss. Lightweight enough to layer under sunscreen or makeup yet substantial for dry areas, it suits daily use both morning and night. The formula skips unnecessary fragrances and heavy irritants, focusing on restorative ingredients that help skin retain moisture and look smoother over time.

How does Lipid Gold help restore a damaged skin barrier?

Lipid Gold provides essential skin lipids—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—alongside supportive humectants and niacinamide to mimic and replenish the skin’s natural barrier. Regular application helps seal in moisture and reduce sensitivity caused by barrier disruption.

• Ceramides and cholesterol to rebuild lipid matrix
• Fatty acids to improve occlusion and resilience
• Niacinamide to support barrier function and even tone
• Humectants like glycerin to draw and hold hydration

Will this moisturizer work with acne-prone or oily skin?

Although richer in texture, Lipid Gold is formulated to be non-comedogenic and to balance skin rather than add excess oil. It can calm reactive or acne-prone skin by repairing the barrier, which often reduces inflammation and sensitivity that can worsen breakouts.

• Non-comedogenic base suitable for many oily skin types
• Niacinamide helps regulate oil production and reduce redness
• Light layering approach prevents pore-clogging when used sparingly

How should I incorporate this into my morning and evening routines?

Apply Lipid Gold after cleansing and any water-based treatments (serums, niacinamide toners) to lock in actives, finishing with sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the last hydrating and occlusive step to maximize repair while you sleep.

• AM: toner/serum → Lipid Gold → sunscreen
• PM: treatment serums → Lipid Gold as final moisturizer
• Use a thin layer for oily skin, a thicker layer for dry or compromised skin

What are the key ingredients and why they matter?

The formula emphasizes a blend of skin-identical lipids with a meaningful concentration of niacinamide to tackle multiple concerns—hydration, barrier support, and visible texture improvements—without relying on fragrance or unnecessary additives.

• Ceramides & cholesterol: foundational for barrier rebuilding
• 5% niacinamide: supports even tone and sebum regulation
• Glycerin and other humectants: draw moisture into skin layers
• No fragrance or common irritants to reduce sensitivity risk

Who this is for: Stratia Lipid Gold suits people seeking a targeted barrier-repair moisturizer—those with dry, sensitive, reactive, or treatment-compromised skin will find it especially helpful. It’s also appropriate for combination and many oily skin types when used in lighter amounts. If you want a science-forward, fragrance-free cream to strengthen skin and hold hydration without layering on heavy actives, this product is designed for you.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Rosa caninaMosqueta (Rose) Hip Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Hippophae rRhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Vaccinium mMacrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Camellia sSinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA