Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“You’ll love the verbena and basil scent, and the long-lasting moisture will keep your lips smooth and soft.”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 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~23–34%
- 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 BeeswaxHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.3–7.9%
- 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~4.6–6.9%
- 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 oilLanolin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 LanolinCannabis sativa seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilParfum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRebaudioside a~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCanola oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilCitronellol~0.4–0.95%
Eugenol~0.3–0.75%
Geraniol~0.15–0.7%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Beeswax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Lanolin, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Parfum, Rebaudioside a, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Canola oil, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Parfum
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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 BeesHemp Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | BalmondsBurt's Bees Hemp Lip Balm | APIVITABurt's Bees Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm | Mielle OrganicsBurt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 60% | 58% |
| Price | $3.99 | $9.25+$5.26 | $15.85+$11.86 | $12.96+$8.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Cera Alba | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Burt's Bees - Hemp Lip Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Burt's Bees" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 4.39CA$ in Canada, for 6.95A$ in Australia, from 5.78$ up to 7.99$ in the United States and from 3.01£ up to 4.49£ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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