Bioderma Atoderm Xereane Soothing Nourishing Balm
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 13 moreWorks well
“This unctuous balm intensely and durably nourishes the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, mannitol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, butyrospermum parkii oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Butyrospermum parkii oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButyrospermum parkii oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Butylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPanthenol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolJojoba esters~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersBehenyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydrogenated castor oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilSqualane~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSucrose stearate~0.9–1.35%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPentylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium citrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSucrose laurate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acid1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglycerin-3~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Mannitol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXylitol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolRhamnose~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.1–0.35%
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Jojoba esters, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Squalane, Sucrose stearate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Pentylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sucrose laurate, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xanthan gum, Polyglycerin-3, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
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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 Xereane Soothing Nourishing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaBeauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% Ectoin | It CosmeticsConfidence in a Cream Barrier Boost Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizer | NursemUltra Caring Body Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 45% |
| Price | — | — | $49.00 | $39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bioderma - Atoderm Xereane Soothing Nourishing Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Bioderma - Atoderm Xereane Soothing Nourishing Balm ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, mannitol, polyglycerin-3 and rhamnose in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii oil, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, squalane and hydrogenated castor oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.10% - 3.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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 for 13.31£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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