Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra for oily skin
Glycerin
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Caution
- CautionOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers 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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and paraffinum liquidum, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience but may feel too heavy for oily skin.
- While the formula contains soothing tocopherol, it lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine, potentially worsening the condition.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick 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 skin?
Lovi advises caution because it may feel too heavy for oily skin and lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine. A moisturizer for oily skin needs lightweight textures, peptides, hydrating agents, and an absence of heavy oils to manage shine without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and paraffinum liquidum make this cream a poor match for oily skin because they can feel too heavy. Oily skin needs moisturizers with a lightweight texture, peptides, and ingredients that target shine without heavy oils.
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
What does Mineral Oil do for oily skin?
Mineral oil sits on top of the skin to lock in moisture, which may feel too heavy or greasy if you already have oily skin. This type of skin needs lightweight ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. Because it may feel too heavy for oily skin and lacks ingredients to control shine, oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with balancing or mattifying ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe dryness and support your skin barrier. A product of this type for oily skin needs to be lightweight and include ingredients that help manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You may use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines, though it may feel too heavy for oily skin. A product of this type for oily skin needs a lighter texture and ingredients that help manage shine.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as reviews show this is rarely a problem. However, because it relies on heavier ingredients like mineral oil, an oily skin type needs lightweight or oil-free moisturizers that balance shine and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable for use on both the body and the thin skin around the eyes.
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, 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, 2012Repeated 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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