Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm - Watermelon
Works for
MoisturizingLanolin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 8 moreWorks well
“100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilCocos nucifera oil~7.2–10.8%
- 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 oilCera alba~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaRicinus communis seed oil~4–6%
- 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 oilLanolin~3–4.6%
- 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 LanolinCitrullus lanatus seed extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTocopherol~0.45–1.1%
- 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 TocopherolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlycine soja oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRebaudioside a~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Cera alba, Ricinus communis seed oil, Lanolin, Citrullus lanatus seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Citric acid, Rebaudioside a
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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 Origin Moisturising Lip Balm - WatermelonYOUR PRODUCT | Jack BlackNightmode Lip Treatment | frank bodyLip Balm | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Lightly Scented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $10.38 | $11.84 | $14.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Burt's Bees - 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm - Watermelon" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails at around 4.14£ in the United Kingdom, for 3.99$ in the United States and for 7.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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