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Bioderma's Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant is a well-formulated, clinically-backed gentle cleanser that largely delivers on its core promises for sensitive skin, though some claims could benefit from clearer presentation.
₹764 • Analysed 14 October 2026
This Bioderma cleanser is a premium offering in the Indian market, consistently priced around ₹849 for 200ml, often with a 10% discount. Its unfragranced, gentle foaming gel formula with Niacinamide and barrier-supporting ingredients is well-suited for the tropical Indian climate, especially for individuals with dry, sensitive, or atopic skin who need a non-stripping cleanse. The brand's claims are largely backed by finished-product clinical studies, aligning well with ASCI expectations, though the 'RECOMMENDED BY DERMATOLOGISTS' claim could be misconstrued without the full context of market data.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to review, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
Supported by finished product tests: '90% Soothed skin' (hydration test, 11 subjects, 28 days) and '85% OF SKIN FEELS MORE COMFORTABLE™' (consumer perception study, 20 volunteers with atopic skin).
Supported by product format and presence of surfactants in INCI.
Niacinamide is listed in the INCI.
Supported by finished product usage test: '100% Cleansed skin' (usage test under paediatric control, 15 subjects, 7 days).
Supported by finished product tests for soothing and comfort ('90% Soothed skin', '85% comfortable') and formula logic (mild surfactants, humectants).
Niacinamide is in INCI (Level 3), general research supports its calming properties (Level 2), and finished product tests show soothing/comfort benefits (Level 4).
Supported by finished product tests for comfort and soothing ('85% comfortable', '90% soothed').
Supported by usage test under paediatric control, 15 subjects, for 7 days.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (13 of 18 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Built on a stronger sulphate surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate) - effective, but can feel stripping on sensitive skin or in hard water.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
AQUA/WATER/EAU |
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
COCO-BETAINE |
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE |
GLYCERIN |
MANNITOL |
XYLITOL |
RHAMNOSE |
FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES |
COPPER SULFATE |
NIACINAMIDE |
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER |
PENTYLENE GLYCOL |
1,2-HEXANEDIOL |
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL |
DISODIUM EDTA |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
SODIUM CHLORIDE |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“RECOMMENDED BY DERMATOLOGISTS”
The claim 'RECOMMENDED BY DERMATOLOGISTS' without further qualification in marketing copy can imply direct endorsement of efficacy, which is not what market data proves, potentially misleading consumers per ASCI Chapter 1.1.
Supported by finished product tests: '90% Soothed skin' (hydration test, 11 subjects, 28 days) and '85% OF SKIN FEELS MORE COMFORTABLE™' (consumer perception study, 20 volunteers with atopic skin).
Evidence visible
Supported by product format and presence of surfactants in INCI.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is listed in the INCI.
Mentioned only
Supported by finished product usage test: '100% Cleansed skin' (usage test under paediatric control, 15 subjects, 7 days).
Evidence visible
Supported by finished product tests for soothing and comfort ('90% Soothed skin', '85% comfortable') and formula logic (mild surfactants, humectants).
Evidence visible
Niacinamide is in INCI (Level 3), general research supports its calming properties (Level 2), and finished product tests show soothing/comfort benefits (Level 4).
Evidence visible
Supported by finished product tests for comfort and soothing ('85% comfortable', '90% soothed').
Evidence visible
Supported by usage test under paediatric control, 15 subjects, for 7 days.
Evidence visible
Supported by hydration test for 28 days, 11 subjects.
Evidence visible
Supported by consumer perception study, in vivo, on 20 volunteers with atopic skin.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This review evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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