Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“SLICE Our proprietary formula features hyaluronic acid spheres to instantly hydrate, organic shea butter to add moisture and deeply nourish, and pineapple enzymes to exfoliate and smooth the surface of lips.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“SLICE Our proprietary formula features hyaluronic acid spheres to instantly hydrate, organic shea butter to add moisture and deeply nourish, and pineapple enzymes to exfoliate and smooth the surface of lips.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneRicinus communis seed oil~6.2–9.3%
- 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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~4.8–7.3%
- 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 butterBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythritol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about PentaerythritolTribehenin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninPolybutene~1.5–2.3%
Ozokerite~1.3–2%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractLactobacillus ferment~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCeramide 1~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Water~0.45–1%
Silica dimethicone silylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolButylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ricinus communis seed oil, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1, Pentaerythritol, Tribehenin, Polybutene, Ozokerite, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide 1, Water, Silica dimethicone silylate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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Product summary
"Covey - Seal the Deal Lip Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 1 0.55% - 1.30%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Sources cited in this review
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