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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm Versus Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on August 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

When to use

19 Routines
37% use in am
63% use in pm
89% use every day
14 Routines
64% use in am
36% use in pm
64% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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ljhayes

1 year ago
Review

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm 23 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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Lina Starkov

12 months ago
Review

The only thing that works for my extremely dry lips. Makes them so soft and smooth

#hydrating
#light scent
#works well
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Jon Egia

2 months ago
Review

I actually don’t find this product irritating at all for my lips. The only con would be that the hydration doesn’t last that long.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#no scent