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MoisturizingLanolin, Olea europaea fruit oil + 11 moreWorks well
“A nourishing lip balm that hydrates and visibly repairs dry lips.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, 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
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Bringing up the rear is coffee arabica seed oil to help improve blood flow and collagen production for a naturally plumper pout.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 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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Lanolin~22–34%
- 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 LanolinLanolin cera~4.8–7.2%
Olea europaea fruit oil~4.6–6.9%
- 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 oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCera alba~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilTricaprylin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinVitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOlus oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilTocopherol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolCocos nucifera oil~0.55–1.3%
- 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 oilCoffea arabica seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oilStevioside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl macadamiate~0.1–0.35%
Malic acid~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Lanolin, Lanolin cera, Olea europaea fruit oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cera alba, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Tricaprylin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olus oil, Tocopherol, Cocos nucifera oil, Coffea arabica seed oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil, Stevioside, Ethyl macadamiate, Malic 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.
| frank bodyLip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Burt's Bees100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm - Watermelon | DHCLip Cream | Jack BlackNightmode Lip Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 55% | 49% |
| Price | — | $5.31 | $6.32 | $10.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Lanolin Oil | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"frank body - Lip Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "frank body" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States and for 8.95£ 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
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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