Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant for oily skin
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Zinc Gluconate
Ceramide Np
Caution
- CautionOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Low suitability for oily skin as paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and helianthus annuus seed oil provide emollient action that can be too heavy for oily skin, potentially exacerbating oily shine.
- Glycerin and sunflower seed oil offer moderate cleansing and hydration, but the overall formulation does not directly address concerns related to oily shine.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
- Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
- You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
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
Why does Lovi advise caution with Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because heavy oils in the formula can be too rich for oily skin and may make oily shine worse. Oily skin needs cleansers with ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, salicylic acid, and probiotics to help manage shine and keep the skin balanced without extra heaviness.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?
This cleanser may be a poor fit for your oily skin because mineral oil and sunflower seed oil provide a heavy feel that can make oily shine worse. Cleansers that fit oily skin well need gentle ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides to manage shine and clear pores without irritation.
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser fits oily skin with caution because heavy oils may make shiny skin look even oilier. Oily skin needs a lightweight cleanser that gently washes away excess oil and impurities without adding heavy oils.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use it?
This cleanser may be too heavy for oily skin because it contains oils that can make shine worse, so you may want to use it less often or choose a lighter cleanser with purifying ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to help control excess oil.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser may not be the best match because its heavy oils can feel too thick and potentially increase oily shine on your skin. Oily skin needs a lighter cleanser with purifying ingredients like zinc and niacinamide to help keep pores clear without adding extra weight.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, as skin there is thicker and handles heavier ingredients well, but use caution around the eyes where skin is very thin. For delicate eye areas, a cleanser needs lightweight hydrators and gentle cleansing agents that do not feel heavy.
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
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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