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Last Updated on February 8, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti

review bioderma atoderm lip balm

Last year, I’ve had the worst case of chapped lips I’ve ever experienced in my life. This year, I’m not taking any chances. I’ve upped my moisturizing game to keep my lips soft and kissable all winter long – no matter how freezing the weather gets. My partner in crime? Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm. Here’s everything you need to know about it and why I highly recommend you add it to your skincare stash if you’re dealing with chapped lips:

What’s In Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm?

MINERAL OIL

Say what?! There’s mineral oil in your lip balm?! Yes. And my lips dig it. Mineral oil is one of the most moisturising things on this planet. It creates a barrier on the lips that protects them from harsh weather, germs and bacteria, and anything else that tries to harm them. While it’s at it, it also locks in moisture. Unable to evaporate through this barrier, the extra water stays in, keeping your lips softer and plumper for longer.

But isn’t mineral oil derived from, well… oil, I hear you ask? Yes, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. You can’t just put straight oil in lip balms, ya know? Mineral oil undergoes a strict purifying process that removes all traces of impurities and toxins from it. The result – Cosmetic Grade Mineral Oil – is so gentle, even sensitive skin can use it.

Related: 5 Myths About Mineral Oil You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

WAXES

Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm contains its fair share of waxes. It has to. They’re what gives the stick its shape. But that’s not all. Waxes also have emollient properties that keep lips soft and kissable. Win win.

The Rest Of The Formula & Ingredients

NOTE: The colours indicate the effectiveness of an ingredient. It is ILLEGAL to put toxic and harmful ingredients in skincare products.

  • Green: It’s effective, proven to work, and helps the product do the best possible job for your skin.
  • Yellow: There’s not much proof it works (at least, yet).
  • Red: What is this doing here?!
  • Paraffin: This is another petroleum derived occlusive, closely related to mineral oil but solid at room temperature. It forms a protective layer on the skin that slows moisture loss, which is great for very dry or compromised skin.
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: This is a plant fat rich in oleic and stearic acids, plus antioxidants. It softens skin and strengthens your skin’s protective barrier against environmental aggressors.
  • Sunflower Seed Oil: This is a lightweight plant oil high in linoleic acid. In the formula it helps soften skin and strengthen your skin’s barrier, so that moisture stays in and germs and irritants out of your skin.
  • Tocopherol: This is vitamin E. Its main job is to slow down oxidation of the oils so the product stays fresh longer.
  • Fragrance (Parfum): This is a blend of aroma chemicals added purely for scent. Fragrance can be irritating for some people, especially on compromised or sensitive skin, so this is the real downside of this formula.

Texture

This feels good immediately. Like, no weird drag, no fighting your lips, no “why is this so stiff” moment. It goes on smooth, melts a bit as you rub your lips together.

Fragrance

It smells like sweet raspberry candy. I do not think lips need to smell like anything, ever, and fragrance is often the thing that makes sensitive lips lose their mind. That said, it is mild, kind of nice, and not aggressively fake. If you hate scented stuff, you will notice it. If you do not care, you will forget about it fast.

How To Use It

Put it on when your lips feel dry. Put it on again when they feel dry again. Use it once, use it twenty times, there is no technique and no schedule. If your lips are being annoying, this is what you reach for.

Packaging

The lip balm comes in a blue and white stick tube. It looks sleek and professional. Plus, it’s super easy to use and carry around with you.

Performance & Personal Opinion

Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm glides smoothly on the lips. It feels a little waxy and takes a couple of minutes to fully sink in, but it’s nothing like those extra greasy lip balms that sit on your lips for hours on end. Phew! It’s super moisturising. It makes my lips softer and smoother – for hours. Usually, I need to reapply lip balm every couple of hours. Not with this. I carry it around in my purse, but I only touch it up a couple of times during the day.

It does a great job at keeping my lips healthy, too. Winter has fully arrived in London, yet my lips haven’t noticed. They’re as soft and kissable as in spring. The lip balm does a fantastic job at preventing chapped lips. But can it heal them, too? Yes… with regular use. Even the most moisturizing lip balm doesn’t work overnight!

Related: What Really Works To Treat Chapped Lips

bioderma atoderm lip balm review

What I Like About Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm

  • Feels nice going on-smooth, creamy.
  • Actually sticks around for hours, so you’re not slapping it on every two minutes.
  • Makes lips soft and moisturised for hours, even in the chilly London winter weather.
  • If you keep using it, dry, cracked lips start to heal and recover.

What I DON’T Like About Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm

  • At first it’s a little waxy, takes a hot second to settle.
  • Raspberry smell-fine if you like it, annoying if you don’t. Sensitive lips, beware.
  • Won’t fix super dry lips overnight, so don’t expect a miracle while you sleep.

Who Should Use It?

  • Anyone whose lips are dry and/or chapped.
  • People who want something that actually lasts instead of disappearing in 5 minutes.

Does Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm Live Up To Its Claims?

CLAIM TRUE?
Atoderm Lip Balm restores all dry to damaged lips for long lasting comfort. Yes.
Makes the lips soft and supple. Yes.
Smooth, soft texture particularly tailored to sensitive lips. Yes. It’s a little bit waxy, but very soft and comfortable. It’s suitable for sensitive skin (as long as you’re not allergic to fragrance), too.

Price & Availability

$11.99/£7.00 at Dermstore, Face The Future, Look Fantastic and Sephora

Do You Need It?

Yes. If you want to keep your lips soft and supple all winter long or repair damaged lips, Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm can do the job.

Ingredients

Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Synthetic Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cera Alba/Beeswaz, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum) [BI577]