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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel versus Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap .

Published on December 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Face Cleanser French Brand France
Face Cleanser French Brand France

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.

Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.

Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.

When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.

Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Humectant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Rhamnose.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Ultra Rich Foaming Gel 18 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
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BlankaBak_966

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
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Can't believe it contains SLS
I have dishydrotic eczema (on my hands), so I wanted to use some eczema-friendly shower gel/cream. I've chosen this...

Can't believe it contains SLS
I have dishydrotic eczema (on my hands), so I wanted to use some eczema-friendly shower gel/cream. I've chosen this product because it's recommended for atopic skin, so I didn't even check the ingredients list. Only now I see that it contains SLS, after I used the whole bottle... But now I know this site and i won't buy anything before checking the whole ingredients list.

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