Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Squeezy Tinted Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Delivers a sheer tint of colour with a healthy-looking shine 100% Natural Origin Enriched with responsibly sourced beeswax and hydrating cocoa butter Available in 4 juicy flavours Smoothes and spreads easily for a nice lip balm like finish without feeling tacky Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, ricinus communis seed 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 75470~6.5–9.7%
Iron oxides~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesRicinus communis seed oil~4–6.1%
- 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 oilVegetable oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilLanolin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 LanolinBeeswax~2–3%
- 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 BeeswaxParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.8%
- 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 butterGlyceryl behenate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateZea mays starch~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchTocopherol~0.4–1%
- 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 TocopherolRebaudioside a~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.75%
- 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~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAlumina~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Ricinus communis seed oil, Vegetable oil, Lanolin, Beeswax, Parfum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glyceryl behenate, Zea mays starch, Tocopherol, Rebaudioside a, Glycine soja oil, Canola oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Alumina
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Squeezy Tinted Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | LanoTinted Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $7.92 | $20.09+$12.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Burt's Bees - 100% Natural Origin Squeezy Tinted Lip Balm" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.98CA$ in Canada, for 12.99$ in the United States and for 5.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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