Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Caution
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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and paraffinum liquidum, but these ingredients can be too heavy and potentially worsen acne and breakouts.
- While tocopherol provides antioxidant benefits, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 37.2k+ reviewsWhile most describe the texture as lightweight and fast-absorbing, a minority of users find it leaves a tacky finish or is insufficient for extremely rough patches like elbows and knees.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels plump”
- “lasts all day”
- “healed my dry barrier”
Gentle and soothing Often Mentioned
- “calms itching immediately”
- “safe for whole family”
- “doesn't sting”
Texture and absorption Often Mentioned
- “glides on smoothly”
- “melts into skin”
- “silky consistency”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “completely unscented”
- “no chemical odor”
- “doesn't clash with perfume”
Value for money Sometimes Noted
- “huge tube”
- “worth every penny”
- “economical for daily use”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a shiny layer”
- “slightly sticky sensation”
- “clothes stick to skin”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “small bumps appeared”
- “too heavy for face”
Insufficient for extreme dryness Rarely Noted
- “knees stayed dry”
- “needed reapplication”
- “too light for winter”
Slow absorption Rarely Noted
- “sits on top of skin”
- “requires massage to absorb”
- “feels wet for a while”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Bioderma Atoderm Crème for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer contains glycerin and mineral oil, which can feel too heavy on oily skin and may worsen breakouts. A suitable moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating ingredients, soothing extracts, and no heavy oils to keep pores clear and control excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and mineral oil make this cream a poor fit because they can feel too heavy and may worsen breakouts on oily skin. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and soothing extracts that do not clog pores or add excess oil.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Mineral Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Mineral oil sits on the surface of the skin to protect it and lock in moisture without causing irritation, but it is unlikely to help control breakouts or excess oil on its own. Oily and acne-prone skin generally needs lightweight hydrators like niacinamide to balance oil production and non-clogging ingredients that keep pores clear.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because its heavier ingredients may clog pores and worsen breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid that hydrate without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution applying this cream with retinol on oily acne-prone skin, as its heavier ingredients may clog pores and worsen breakouts. To use them together, apply your retinol treatment first, let it absorb, and then follow with a lighter moisturizer that contains specialized ingredients to target blemishes and keep your skin clear.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because its heavier ingredients may clog pores and worsen breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid that hydrate without feeling heavy.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this cream may clog pores and worsen breakouts on oily acne-prone skin. Its moisturizing ingredients can feel too heavy for this skin type and the formula lacks specialized ingredients to target acne. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help clear blemishes without heavy oils.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body, but it is too heavy for the delicate skin around the eyes where skin is thinnest. A good eye product needs lightweight, specialized ingredients that hydrate without clogging pores or feeling greasy.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Myreth-3 Myristate, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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