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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycine soja oil + 3 moreStrong evidence
“Apply to skin to provide moisture and relief from minor skin conditions.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycine soja 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: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus persica extract~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petrolatum~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOlea europaea fruit oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarica papaya fruit extract~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- 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 oilGlycine soja oil~1.4–2.2%
- 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 oilCi 15850~1.3–1.9%
Ci 19140~1–1.5%
Ci 77891~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.9–1.35%
- 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 dioxidePetrolatum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- 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 oilGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.7%
- 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 oilCi 77491~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Potassium oxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.15–0.5%
Potassium oxide~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
- 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 dioxideRed petrolatum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilCi 16035~0.1–0.45%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPetrolatum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oilCi 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- 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 dioxidePetrolatum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilGlycine soja oil~0.1–0.5%
- 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 oilCi 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Prunus persica extract, Unknown, Petrolatum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Petrolatum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Ci 77491, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77499, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Red petrolatum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Ci 16035, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Petrolatum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Petrolatum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Dr. PAWPAWShea Butter BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. PAWPAWTinted Peach Pink Multipurpose Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% |
| Price | $5.51 | $3.68−$1.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. PAWPAW - Shea Butter Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr. PAWPAW - Shea Butter Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (aloe barbadensis leaf extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, olea europaea fruit oil and aloe barbadensis leaf extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, petrolatum, titanium dioxide, petrolatum, titanium dioxide and petrolatumIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. PAWPAW" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 5.99$ up to 9.00$ in the United States, for 18.70A$ in Australia, from 5.90£ up to 8.95£ in the United Kingdom, for 10.50£ in the United Kingdom and for 11.30CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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