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Carmex Peach And Mango Lip Balm Tube
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Carmex Peach And Mango Lip Balm Tube

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Strong support
What the product description says
“The Carmex Ultra Moisturising formula provides superior, enhanced hydration and makes even the driest lips soft and supple again.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, limnanthes alba 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

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~2.2–3.3%
LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum 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~2.8–4.2%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~23–34%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.5%
Cetyl estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin~4.9–7.4%
Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.45–1%
PetrolatumUnder-dosedEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Camphor, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Camphor—High~6.1–9.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Menthol—High~1.3–1.9%est.
PhenolA harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EUHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.1–0.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Beeswax~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Camphor~6.1–9.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Cetyl esters~4.9–7.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~4.3–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Lanolin~2.8–4.2%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Menthol~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ozokerite~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Paraffin~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Petrolatum~0.4–1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Phenol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

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Salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.1–0.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

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 butter
Ingredient list view

Beeswax, Camphor, Cetyl esters, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Parfum, Lanolin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Menthol, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Phenol, Salicylic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter

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Product summary

"Carmex - Peach And Mango Lip Balm Tube" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. 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 12.46$ in the United States and from 1.85£ up to 5.30£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197jaad.org
  4. 4
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  6. 6
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
Carmex Peach And Mango Lip Balm Tube
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