Works for
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane + 5 moreWorks
“Enriched with Shea Butter and Vegan Fruit Wax, the balm feeds moisture to the skin, forming a seal to ensure long-lasting hydration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Finally, calming Calendula gives the formula anti-inflammatory power, reducing any redness and cooling any irritation to reveal a more even tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) 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-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ubiquinone + 1 moreMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 1 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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
- 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 butterRhus verniciflua peel cera~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~4.6–6.9%
- 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 SqualaneCamellia oleifera seed oil~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- 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~2.3–3.4%
- 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 oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGardenia taitensis flower extract~1.1–1.6%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHibiscus sabdariffa seed oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolUbiquinone~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneDistarch phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthocyanins~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Squalane, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Distarch phosphate, Anthocyanins, Citric acid
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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.
| BYBIBabe BalmYOUR PRODUCT | marie veroniqueSenolytic Balm | 54 ThronesAfrican Beauty Butter | RMS BeautyLip and Skin Balm - Simply Vanilla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $185.00 | $21.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Adansonia Digitata Oil | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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