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Blistex - Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer

Blistex Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer

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Efficacy100/100

medium

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Panthenol0.2% - 0.7%Dimethicone0.55% - 1.25%Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 34%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Blistex - Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Blistex - Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum

Squalane0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Glycerin0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Jojoba esters1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Petrolatum4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 34%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Diethylhexyl adipate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ethylhexyl palmitate2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Ethylhexyl stearate1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Key Actives

Panthenol0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Dimethicone0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Petrolatum4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Jojoba esters1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Glycerin0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Squalane0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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.

Potential irritants

Parfum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

Jojoba esters1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Comedogenic ingredients

Ethylhexyl palmitate2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

All ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

Water12% - 18%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Petrolatum4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Microcrystalline wax3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ozokerite2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken the product consistency

Ethylhexyl palmitate2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Ethylhexyl stearate1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Diethylhexyl adipate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Jojoba esters1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Behenoyl stearic acid0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Glycerin0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Dimethicone0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Parfum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Panthenol0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Squalane0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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.

Cholesteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Sodium saccharin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline wax, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Diethylhexyl adipate, Jojoba esters, Behenoyl stearic acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Parfum, Panthenol, Squalane, Cholesteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium saccharin

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