1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum
Hydration
Bioderma
Atoderm Lip Stick
lips balm
Bioderma
Atoderm Lip Stick
lips balm
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
88%
Combination (dry)
88%
Balanced
58%
Combination (oily)
28%
Oily
28%
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9
Ingredients
4
Benefits
0
Actives
The moisturizing and soothing lip stick. Moisturizes and soothes, leaves lips supple and soft. Raspberry flavor - suitable for sensitive lips.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Full Ingredients
9 total
About Atoderm Lip Stick
Overview
Atoderm Lip Stick is a rich balm from Bioderma, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 9 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Cera Alba.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Tocopherol.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 2 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Microcristallina Cera Microcrystalline Wax (U.S.)
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins
Hydration
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
Low
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
Low
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
Low
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
Contains
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Fragrance
Parfum
-
Facial oils
Paraffinum Liquidum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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Animal-derived ingredients
Cera Alba
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
- Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 9 ingredients on the label.
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
2
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
1
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum
Hydration
8 scientific references
- Supercharged Hydration
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
- What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
- Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
- The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
- The Best Face Oils for Skin
- How Facial Oils Help Skin
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Exfoliant, Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Microcristallina Cera Microcrystalline Wax (U.S.)
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
3 scientific references
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Occlusive, Surfactant
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins
Hydration
8 scientific references
- Supercharged Hydration
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
- What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
- Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
- The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
- The Best Face Oils for Skin
- How Facial Oils Help Skin
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Atoderm Lip Stick?
PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, SYNTHETIC WAX, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA, PARAFFIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CERA ALBA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, PARFUM.
How do I use Atoderm Lip Stick?
Directly apply on your lips. Reapply as often as needed.
What skin types is Atoderm Lip Stick good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Atoderm Lip Stick good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Atoderm Lip Stick fungal acne safe?
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Atoderm Lip Stick while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Atoderm Lip Stick fragrance free?
No — it contains Parfum.
Does Atoderm Lip Stick contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Atoderm Lip Stick silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Atoderm Lip Stick contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Atoderm Lip Stick paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Atoderm Lip Stick?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Atoderm Lip Stick?
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
How many ingredients does Atoderm Lip Stick have?
It lists 9 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Atoderm Lip Stick?
Bioderma, a brand based in France.