Irwings Barrier Repair Matte Moisturiser for Oily Skin 50g

IRWINGS is built on one idea. Skin that is acne-prone, sensitive or reactive doesn't need to be ”fixed“ aggressively, it needs its barrier rebuilt first. Every hero ingredient earns its place because it repairs the skin barrier (ceramides, oat peptides, hesperidin, filaggrin support) before it treats the visible concern (acne marks, dullness, fine lines, itching). 

Searches for “best matte moisturiser for oily skin” almost always run into the same problem: mattifying products that strip skin, or hydrating creams that shine. Irwings Biome Bright Matte was engineered specifically to end that trade-off. A resilient skin barrier isn’t built on lipids alone - ceramides act as themortar between skin cells, but the cells themselves rely on their own structural proteins, like filaggrin, to stayintact and hold water. Most matte moisturisers ignore that second half of the equation, mattifying the surface while leaving the deeper barrier under-supported. Biome Bright Matte hydrates and mattifies on the surface while actively supporting the skin’s own barrier proteins underneath.

Hesperidin, a citrus bioflavonoid, helps support those barrier proteins while calming reactive, easily-irritated skin - the same active used across the Irwings barrier-repair range, here doing double duty as both a soother and structural supporter. Pentavitin™ is the standout hydration technology in this formula: it binds to the skin’s surface and delivers up to 72 hours of hydration, even after cleansing - meaning your skin stays supported well beyond a single application. Squalane, Oat Lipid, and Vitamin E round out the nourishing layer, softening skin without adding grease.

What makes this moisturiser genuinely wearable for oily and combination skin is the delivery system: a weightless silicone matrix carries all of the above and dries down to a soft, shine-free finish. It’s repair that works on the deeper layer, without the weight.

• HESPERIDIN + PENTAVITIN™ – Supports the skin’s own barrier proteins (filaggrin) while delivering up to 72 hours of surface hydration
• 72-HOUR HYDRATION TECHNOLOGY – Pentavitin™ binds to skin and keeps hydrating even aftercleansing
• WEIGHTLESS SILICONE MATRIX – Dries to a soft, shine-free, matte finish - no greasy residue
• SQUALANE + OAT LIPID + VITAMIN E – Nourishes and softens without adding heaviness
• PROTEIN-DEEP BARRIER SUPPORT – Works beyond surface lipids to support filaggrin and structuralskin proteins
• DOUBLES AS A PRIMER-LIKE BASE – 60-second set time makes it makeup-friendly for daytime wear
• OIL-FREE, NON-COMEDOGENIC & FRAGRANCE-FREE – Purpose-built for oily, combination & sensitive skin

• Hesperidin
• Pentavitin
• Squalane
• Oat Lipid
• Vitamin E
• Jojoba Seed Oil & Sweet Almond Oil

• Orders are packed and dispatched from our Nehru Place office in New Delhi.
• You will get a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.
• Shipping rates, delivery times and the returns window are set out in full in our Returns and Refund Policy.
• If something arrives damaged or wrong, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will replace it.

• Fragrance free and non-comedogenic.
• Patch test 24 hours before first use.
• Avoid the eye area.
• Give it 60 seconds to set before makeup or sunscreen.
• Stop if irritation persists.
• Store below 25C, away from direct sun.