Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm Original Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint Oil, Beeswax
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm Original Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint Oil, Beeswax”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Beeswax~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCocos nucifera oil~7.5–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMentha piperita oil~3.5–5.2%
Lanolin~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinTocopherol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGlycine soja oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCanola oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilLimonene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Mentha piperita oil, Lanolin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glycine soja oil, Canola oil, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol
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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.
| Burt's Bees100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm Original Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint Oil, BeeswaxYOUR PRODUCT | APIVITABurt's Bees Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm | Mielle OrganicsBurt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm Duo | Salt & StoneStefan Marx Artist Collaboration Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 62% |
| Price | $3.47 | $15.85+$12.38 | $12.96+$9.49 | $10.00+$6.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Cera Alba | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Burt's Bees - 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm Original Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint Oil, Beeswax" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Burt's Bees" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 10.99CA$ in Canada and from 3.99$ up to 11.99$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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