Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant for sensitive skin
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Zinc Gluconate
Ceramide Np
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 suitability for normal skin due to glycerin and sunflower seed oil providing humectant and emollient benefits, though it lacks higher concentrations for full optimization.
- While it provides excellent cleansing with sodium lauroyl lactylate and maintains hydration with glycerin and sunflower seed oil, it does not contain specialized ingredients to target your redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with very dry, sensitive, and atopic skin consistently praise this cleanser for its ability to clean without stripping moisture or causing irritation.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “cleans effectively without stripping”
- “doesn't feel drying at all”
- “skin feels soft and balanced”
- “holy grail for dehydrated skin”
Fragrance-free formula Often Mentioned
- “no fragrance, no irritants”
- “great for scent-sensitive people”
- “smells like nothing, which is perfect”
- “safe for my reactive skin”
Good value and longevity Sometimes Noted
- “bottle lasts for months”
- “only need a pea-sized amount”
- “great value for the quantity”
- “worth the price for the size”
Versatile for face and body Sometimes Noted
- “use it for face and body”
- “gentle enough for my face”
- “great all-in-one cleanser”
- “safe for the whole family”
Low lathering Sometimes Noted
- “difficult to get a good lather”
- “doesn't foam up enough”
- “feels too runny”
- “miss the bubbly feeling”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump arrived broken”
- “leaks when traveling”
- “pump stopped working halfway through”
- “hard to control the amount”
Paradoxically drying Rarely Noted
- “skin felt tight after use”
- “made my dry patches worse”
- “not hydrating enough for me”
- “stripped my skin barrier”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic”
- “has a weird chemical smell”
- “unpleasant raw scent”
- “smell is off-putting”
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Questions and answers
How well does Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant work for sensitive skin?
This cleanser works reasonably well for sensitive skin, as it cleans gently and poses no risk of irritation. However, it lacks specialized soothing ingredients to properly target redness and irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs barrier-repairing ingredients and soothing actives to keep it calm and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and hydrated while cleansing. This cleanser for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to better calm redness and irritation.
What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine, used after a makeup remover at night and before a soothing toner and moisturizer. Using a mild cleanser daily helps keep skin clean while supporting hydration and comfort.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol as part of your routine, provided you apply it before your retinol treatment. A cleanser of this type for sensitive skin works best when it includes extra barrier-repairing ceramides and soothing ingredients to help calm redness and irritation.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine, because it is safe for your sensitive skin and poses no risk of irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or trigger purging on sensitive skin because it is safe and free from harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. To work best for sensitive skin, a cleanser of this type needs soothing ingredients and added support to calm redness.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cleanser on your body, but it is unlikely to target redness or irritation around the eyes. A product for this skin needs specialized soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to properly calm sensitive areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl 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, 2017Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A dermocosmetic cream containing Punica granatum Pericarp extract, Salicylic acid, Niacinamide, Zinc gluconate, and Aqua Posae Filiformis significantly decreased inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesion counts in subjects with mild to moderate acne compared to untreated hemi-faces after 15 days.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Daily use of a deep cleansing gel containing salicylic acid 2%, zinc gluconate 0.2% and lipohydroxy acid 0.05% significantly reduced total lesion count by 56.3% after 84 days in 35 subjects with mild to moderate truncal acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Different strains of Propionibacterium acnes modulate cutaneous innate immunity with varying pro-inflammatory potentials, with P. acnes type III showing the highest and P. avidum the weakest, and zinc gluconate down-regulates the expression of most induced immune markers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2013
Why other cleansers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Canola Oil, Tocopherol, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Zinc Gluconate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Palmitamide Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide Np, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide Eop, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide
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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