Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème for combination skin
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Caution
- LowCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to glycerin and niacinamide, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, though these humectants may be too heavy for your oily T-zone areas.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are mostly supportive for your oily shine concerns.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsWhile it effectively soothes itching and cools irritated skin, a significant number of users report that it can pill or leave a sticky residue if layered incorrectly or applied too thickly.
Highlights
Fragrance-free and gentle Often Mentioned
- “no scent”
- “didn't irritate sensitive skin”
- “good for acne-prone”
- “no stinging”
Lightweight and non-sticky Often Mentioned
- “absorbs straight in”
- “no oily residue”
- “fresh ultra-light texture”
- “perfect for summer”
Pilling and residue Often Mentioned
- “pills like crazy”
- “dust sticks to it”
- “leaves sticky film”
- “balls up under makeup”
Soothing and cooling Sometimes Noted
- “instantly cooled skin”
- “relieved tight feeling”
- “calms irritation”
- “stops the itch”
Insufficient hydration Rarely Noted
- “felt dehydrated inside”
- “not enough for winter”
- “need to layer”
- “dryness returned quickly”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stops working”
- “hard to empty”
- “wasteful bottle design”
Price and value Rarely Noted
- “expensive for amount”
- “used up quickly”
- “wish for smaller size”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème for combination skin?
Glycerin and niacinamide provide great hydration, but these ingredients may feel too heavy for your oily T-zone areas. Combination skin needs a product of this type that balances lightweight moisture with brightening and soothing ingredients to reduce oily shine without risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and niacinamide provide strong hydration, but they may feel too heavy for your oily T-zone areas. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that control excess oil without adding weight.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning routine and right after your treatment product in the evening. Combination skin needs a lightweight, balancing moisturizer with light hydrators and oil-control ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy on the T-zone.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help reduce irritation and keep your skin calm. Combination skin requires a lightweight, balancing moisturizer with glycerin and niacinamide that hydrates without feeling too heavy on oily areas.
How often should I use this cream?
You should use this moisturizing treatment carefully on combination skin because its hydrating ingredients may feel too heavy for your oily T-zone areas. Combination skin needs lighter weight lotions or gel formulas with balanced hydrators that keep dry areas soft without adding extra shine.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain active ingredients that speed up cell turnover, but it may feel too heavy and lead to breakouts on your oily T-zone areas. Combination skin needs lighter, oil-free hydration and balancing ingredients that control shine without clogging pores.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally suitable for the body and the thin skin around the eyes because its rich moisturizing ingredients deliver great hydration, though you should watch how your skin reacts in those areas. A product of this type used on combination skin needs lightweight humectants and oil-balancing ingredients that hydrate without feeling too heavy on oily zones.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The 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, 2012Topical 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, 2005Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Polysorbate 20, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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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