Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCyclopentasiloxane~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCera microcristallina~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~3.7–5.5%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOzokerite~1.3–2%
Paraffin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCyclohexasiloxane~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlycine soja oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycine soja sterols~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsHexyl laurate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerStearalkonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Persea gratissima oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerPropylene carbonate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBht~0.1–0.3%
Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja sterols, Hexyl laurate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Stearalkonium hectorite, Persea gratissima oil, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Propylene carbonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Bht, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Citric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiodermaAtoderm Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXémose Emollient Lip Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $9.90 | $6.04−$3.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Bioderma - Atoderm Lip Balm" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails at around 9.95$ in the United States, for 10.99CA$ in Canada, for 67.32A$ in Australia and for 8.45£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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