Biossance Squalane and Rose Vegan Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What it is A deeply moisturizing, fragrance-free balm packed with a trio of clinically proven moisturizers and plumping wakame algae to hydrate and nourish lips.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“This petroleum-free formula works to deliver long-lasting nourishment to the lips while minimising the look of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower waxMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~3–4.5%
Myristic/palmitic/stearic/ricinoleic/eicosanedioic glycerides~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSqualane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneWater~1.2–1.8%
Rosa damascena flower wax~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency
More about Rosa damascena flower waxCeramide np~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersVitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateJojoba esters~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateDextrin palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateIngredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Glycerin, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Myristic/palmitic/stearic/ricinoleic/eicosanedioic glycerides, Ricinus communis seed oil, Squalane, Water, Rosa damascena flower wax, Ceramide np, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Jojoba esters, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Dextrin palmitate
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Product summary
"Biossance - Squalane and Rose Vegan Lip Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.95% - 1.40%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 16.00$ up to 22.00$ in the United States, from 12.00£ up to 93.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 21.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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