Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“A lip ointment clinically proven to visibly repair dry, flaky lips & moisturise to relieve discomfort on dry skin areas for a smooth, healthy look.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, ricinus communis 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: ceramide np
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Hydroxystearic acid~4.1–6.2%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilStearic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~1.8–2.7%
Stearalkonium hectorite~1.4–2.2%
Ribes nigrum seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilTocopherol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolTriethyl citrate~0.5–1.2%
Parfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePropylene carbonate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCeramide np~0.35–0.85%
- 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 npSqualane~0.35–0.8%
- 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 SqualaneSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.2–0.75%
Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 palmitateLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydroxystearic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Stearic acid, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Tocopherol, Triethyl citrate, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene carbonate, Ceramide np, Squalane, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Ascorbyl palmitate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| FreshAdvanced Therapy Lip OintmentYOUR PRODUCT | BiossanceSqualane and Rose Vegan Lip Balm | U BeautyThe Plasma Lip Compound Tinted | KAINEGlowing Melting Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $14.66 | $16.00+$1.34 | $68.00+$53.34 | $14.00−$0.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Fresh - Advanced Therapy Lip Ointment" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Price
The product retails for 11.00£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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