Blistex Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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 triglycerideWater~12–18%
Petrolatum~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumMicrocrystalline wax~3.6–5.3%
Ozokerite~2.5–3.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateDiethylhexyl adipate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl adipateJojoba esters~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersBehenoyl stearic acid~0.9–1.35%
Glycerin~0.55–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- 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 SqualaneCholesteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholinePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium saccharin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BlistexComplete Moisture Lip MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | EnvironFocus Care Moisture+ Vita-Complex Super Moisturiser | CetaphilMoisturising Cream | NeosporinEczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 51% | 50% |
| Price | $2.99 | $43.63+$40.64 | $9.92+$6.93 | $11.59+$8.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Blistex - Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Blistex - Complete Moisture Lip Moisturizer ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 2.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
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