Ceramic Milk Ampoule
Ceramic Milk Ampoule, TIRTIR's barrier ampoule layering six named ceramides with Collagen and Adenosine. It is part of TIRTIR's Korean-market skincare lineup.
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- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- A compromised or barrier-stressed skin needing lipid supportDry, tight-feeling skinSkin building a simpler, barrier-first routine
- Helps with
- A compromised or stressed skin barrierLayering under a simpler routine rather than a heavy actives stackDry, tight-feeling skin that wants lipid-focused barrier support
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How it works
This ampoule names an unusually full ceramide set for the category: Ceramide NP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP, alongside Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine, the same lipid combination the skin barrier itself is built from. Collagen and Adenosine sit in for firmness and texture support, and a long free-amino-acid list, including Alanine, Leucine, Valine, Proline and Arginine, mirrors the skin's own natural moisturizing factor. Fermented soymilk (Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate) and Niacinamide round out a formula built specifically around barrier lipids rather than a single hero active. It is meant to follow toner and precede a moisturizer, giving the barrier-focused formula a clear run before a heavier layer seals it in. It ships as TIRTIR's Korean-market formula, matching what the brand sells through Korean retail rather than a separate version built for US shelves.
Key benefits
- Six named ceramides (NP, NG, NS, AS, AP, EOP) plus Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine
- Free amino acids mirroring the skin's natural moisturizing factor
- Collagen and Adenosine for firmness and texture
- Niacinamide and fermented soymilk in the supporting base
- Sourced with intact Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than repackaged for a US-only release
How to use
- Apply a few drops after toner and before a heavier serum or cream, patting it into the skin until absorbed. Skin barrier-focused ampoules like this one layer well under a simpler routine rather than a long stack of other actives.
How many ceramides are actually in this formula?
Six are named on the ingredient list: Ceramide NP, NG, NS, AS, AP and EOP, alongside Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine, which together mirror the skin barrier's own lipid structure. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Should I use this instead of a moisturizer?
No. It is an ampoule step, applied after toner and before a moisturizer, meant to support the barrier rather than replace the final moisturizing step. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this suited to a minimal routine?
Yes. Barrier-focused ampoules like this one are built to pair with a simple routine of cleanser, toner and moisturizer rather than a long stack of other active ingredients. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is TIRTIR's Korean-market formula, sourced and shipped with its original Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than a separate US-reformulated version. Korean Pharmacy stocks the exact SKU sold through Korean retail rather than a substitute built for US shelves, which is the point of buying from a specialist rather than a general beauty retailer.
How should I store this to keep it in good condition?
Keep the cap or compact closed between uses and store it away from direct sunlight and heat, the same way you would any cosmetic. A cool, dry spot such as a drawer or cabinet keeps the texture and finish consistent for longer than leaving it exposed on a warm windowsill or in a hot car.
Not on the ingredient list below: fragrance or parfum, denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, silicones, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (65): Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Benzyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Adenosine, Squalane, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Collagen, Cetearyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Alanine, Leucine, Valine, Proline, Ornithine, Histidine, Arginine, Methionine, Taurine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide EOP
Ingredient list read from tirtir.global on 10 September 2026.
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- Aqua/Water/Eau solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Isopropyl Myristate emollient
- Isopropyl Myristate is a light ester emollient that absorbs fast and helps other ingredients penetrate. It is known to be poorly suited to blemish-prone skin at higher levels.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate emulsifier
- A water-in-oil emulsifier used in sticks and high-oil formulas, where it keeps the water phase in fine droplets so the texture stays smooth.
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil emollient
- Rice Bran Oil is pressed from the bran left over from milling rice. It carries vitamin E and a group of rice-specific antioxidants, and it is a light emollient.
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate emulsifier
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate is a water-in-oil emulsifier common in cleansing oils and balms.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate emulsifier
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a castor-derived emulsifier that lets a formula hold a high water content inside an oil or wax base.
- Glycerin humectant
- Glycerin is the most used humectant in skincare. It draws water into the outer layer of skin and holds it there, and it is one of the very few ingredients whose hydrating effect is settled science rather than marketing. Higher amounts feel tacky, which is why it is usually blended.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the light fraction of coconut oil, with the heavy parts removed. It is the workhorse emollient of modern formulas: it softens skin, dissolves oil-soluble actives and absorbs without the greasy weight of a whole plant oil.
- Niacinamide active
- Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
- Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate emollient
- A very large plant-derived ester with a heavy, cushioned feel. It is used in lip and balm formulas for gloss and cling.
- Benzyl Glycol preservative booster
- Benzyl Glycol is a solvent that also makes a formula less hospitable to microbes, so it appears in preservative blends built without parabens.
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- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Maltodextrin film former
- Maltodextrin is a starch-derived sugar chain used to carry powdered extracts and to form a light film. It also gives a soft, smoothing feel.
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Avocado fruit extract, the water-soluble fraction rather than the pressed oil. It is used as a conditioning extract.
- Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster
- Ethylhexylglycerin softens skin and boosts a preservative system, which is why it is nearly always sitting beside phenoxyethanol or 1,2-hexanediol. It also cuts down the odour bacteria produce, so it turns up in deodorising products.
- Adenosine active
- Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated.
- Squalane emollient
- Squalane is the stable, saturated version of squalene, a lipid human skin already makes. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly, does not oxidise, and is one of the few oils widely considered safe for blemish-prone skin. Most cosmetic squalane is now from sugarcane or olive rather than shark.
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract plant extract
- Oatmeal extract, carrying the beta-glucan, starch and avenanthramides oats are used for. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily bothered skin.
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract plant extract
- Rice Extract is the anchor of the Korean rice-skincare category. It carries starches, amino acids and ferulic acid, and it is used for the look of dullness and for a soft, blurred finish.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract plant extract
- Sweet almond seed extract, the water-soluble fraction rather than the pressed oil. It carries proteins and sugars and is used as a conditioning extract.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract plant extract
- Moringa seed extract. The seed is best known for its oil and for the cationic peptides used to clarify water, and in a formula the extract is a conditioning botanical.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin emulsifier
- Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin with its unsaturated bonds filled in, which makes it far more stable. It emulsifies and is the standard shell for the liposomes that carry actives into the outer layer of skin.
- Collagen protein
- Collagen is the structural protein that makes up most of the dermis. Applied on top it is far too large to enter skin, so in a formula it works as a humectant and a smoothing film former.
- Cetearyl Alcohol fatty alcohol
- Cetearyl Alcohol is a waxy solid, not the drying kind of alcohol. It is a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols used to thicken a cream and keep oil and water from separating, and it softens skin as it does so.
- Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract ferment
- Mistletoe fermented with yeast, then extracted. Fermentation breaks the plant material down into smaller sugars and peptides, and the extract is used as a conditioning ferment.
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract plant extract
- Cocoa Extract carries polyphenols and a little caffeine. It is used as an antioxidant plant extract and gives a faint warm tint.
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract plant extract
- Apple leaf extract rather than fruit extract. The leaf carries phloridzin and other polyphenols instead of the fruit acids, so it is used as an antioxidant botanical.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract plant extract
- Vanilla bean extract. It carries vanillin, the compound its scent comes from, along with polyphenols, so it contributes fragrance as well as extract.
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate preservative
- This is radish root fermented by Leuconostoc, the culture behind kimchi, then filtered clear. It carries natural antimicrobial peptides, so formulas use it in place of part of a conventional preservative.
- Stearic Acid fatty acid
- Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant fats, and one of the three lipid classes skin's own barrier is built from. In a formula it thickens, stabilises the emulsion and can be turned into a soap-style cleanser by adding a base.
- Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract ferment
- This is soybean fermented by lactobacillus. The fermentation breaks soy proteins into smaller pieces, which is what makes the extract easier for a formula to carry.
- Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Beach strawberry fruit extract. It carries fruit acids, vitamin C and anthocyanins and is used as an antioxidant conditioning extract.
- Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract ferment
- Cogon grass root fermented with yeast, then extracted. The root is used in formulas for its water holding sugars and potassium, and fermentation makes them more available.
- Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Peach Fruit Extract carries fruit sugars, vitamins and mild fruit acids. It is used as a hydrating extract.
- Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Banana fruit extract, carrying sugars, starch and potassium. It hydrates and leaves a soft, cushioned feel.
- Propanediol humectant
- Propanediol is a plant-derived glycol used in place of propylene glycol. It hydrates, carries actives into solution, and gives a lighter, less sticky slip than glycerin at the same strength.
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil emollient
- Coconut Oil is high in lauric acid, which makes it a rich emollient and partial occlusive. It is well known to be poorly suited to blemish-prone skin.
- Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract plant extract
- European plum fruit extract, carrying sorbitol, sugars and polyphenols. It is used as a conditioning, water-holding extract.
- Ethyl Hexanediol humectant
- Ethyl Hexanediol is a glycol that hydrates and makes a formula less hospitable to microbes, the same double role 1,2-hexanediol plays.
- Ceramide NP barrier lipid
- Ceramide NP is the most used cosmetic ceramide, the same class of lipid that makes up roughly half the mortar between cells in the outer layer of skin. Added to a cream it slots into that structure, which is why ceramide formulas feel less leaky rather than merely greasy.
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract plant extract
- Chamomile Flower Extract is one of the oldest ingredients in skincare, carrying bisabolol and chamazulene. It is used for the look of redness in formulas for reactive skin.
- Cholesterol barrier lipid
- Cholesterol is the third of the three lipids the outer layer of skin is built from, with ceramides and fatty acids. Formulas that carry all three are following the ratio skin itself holds.
- Phytosphingosine barrier lipid
- Phytosphingosine is the backbone every ceramide is built on, and skin uses it in its own lipid layer. In a formula it works with ceramides and cholesterol and also keeps the product stable against microbes.
- Ceramide NG barrier lipid
- One of the ceramide types found between skin cells, also written ceramide 2. Ceramides are the lipid that fills the space between cells in the outer layer.
- Ceramide NS barrier lipid
- Ceramide NS is another of the ceramides skin makes for itself. It is used alongside NP and AP so a formula supplies a mixture rather than a single lipid.
- Ceramide AS barrier lipid
- Ceramide AS is a further member of the same lipid family. Its presence usually signals a formula built around a full ceramide profile rather than a single headline one.
- Ceramide AP barrier lipid
- Ceramide AP is a second cosmetic ceramide, distinguished by an extra hydroxyl group. Formulas that name several ceramides are copying the mix skin actually holds rather than relying on one.
- Alanine amino acid
- Alanine is a free amino acid skin uses as part of its own moisture-holding system. In a formula it hydrates and conditions.
- Leucine amino acid
- Leucine is an essential amino acid used as a humectant, part of the amino acid block many Korean essences carry.
- Valine amino acid
- Valine is an essential amino acid used as a humectant alongside the rest of an amino acid block.
- Proline amino acid
- Proline is an amino acid abundant in collagen and one of skin's own humectants. Added to a formula it holds water in the outer layer.
- Ornithine amino acid
- Ornithine is an amino acid the body makes on the way to urea. In a formula it is one of the amino acids used as a humectant and a component of the natural moisturising factor blend.
- Histidine amino acid
- Histidine is an amino acid used as a humectant and a buffer, part of skin's own free amino acid pool.
- Arginine amino acid
- Arginine is an amino acid that does two jobs here: it holds water in the outer layer of skin, and it neutralises acidic gelling agents, which is why it often stands in for a synthetic pH adjuster.
- Methionine amino acid
- Methionine is a sulphur-bearing essential amino acid used as a humectant and mild antioxidant.
- Taurine amino acid
- Taurine is an amino acid that occurs in high concentration inside the body cells, where it helps regulate water balance. In a formula it is a humectant and conditioning agent.
- Serine amino acid
- Serine is one of the most abundant free amino acids in the outer layer of skin, where it helps hold water. Added to a formula it is a humectant.
- Glutamic Acid amino acid
- Glutamic Acid is an amino acid used as a humectant and a mild pH adjuster. It is one of the components of skin's natural moisturising factor.
- Glycine amino acid
- Glycine is the smallest amino acid and one of the free amino acids skin holds to keep water in the outer layer. In a formula it is a humectant and a mild buffer.
- Isoleucine amino acid
- Isoleucine is an essential amino acid used as a conditioning humectant within an amino acid complex.
- Phenylalanine amino acid
- Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid used in skincare as a conditioning humectant.
- Aspartic Acid amino acid
- Aspartic Acid is an amino acid used as a humectant and buffer, usually within a wider amino acid blend.
- Ceramide EOP barrier lipid
- Ceramide EOP is the ceramide with the longest tail, and in skin it acts as the rivet holding the lipid layers together. It is the third member of the standard cosmetic ceramide trio.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809679698813
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Category
- Serum & Ampoule
- Actives
- Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramides, Collagen, Niacinamide, Rice Extract, Squalane
- Ships from
- California or Korea
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- 1Seoul
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Inside the formula
Inside the formula
Worth knowing
- Introduce a new barrier ampoule gradually alongside an existing routine rather than adding several new actives at once.
- Patch test on the inner arm first if you have a known sensitivity to any ingredient on the list.
Complete the routine
- This itemTIRTIR Ceramic Milk Ampoule$32.93
- Cleanse first, so the next step meets bare skinTIRTIR Milk Creamy Foam Cleanser 90g$42.50
- The treatment step of this routineTIRTIR ICE-COOLING WATER DROP SERUM 30ml$57.50
Total for 3 items$132.93
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