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MoisturizingPersea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil + 8 moreWorks
“Highly moisturizing lip balm is rich in olive oil, macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, shea butter and hyaluronic acid to prevent chapped 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:
glycerin, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, persea gratissima oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 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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Persea gratissima oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPolyglyceryl-5 polyricinoleate~5.1–7.6%
Microcrystalline wax~4.6–6.8%
Hydrogenated coconut oil~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~2–3%
- 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 oilGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated palm oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOryza sativa bran~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.65%
- 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 butterTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolWater~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Persea gratissima oil, Polyglyceryl-5 polyricinoleate, Microcrystalline wax, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated palm oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Oryza sativa bran, Propylene glycol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Water
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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.
| ISEHANKiss Me Mommy Lip Balm Stick MoistYOUR PRODUCT | HenneLuxury Lip Balm V2 | UriageXémose Emollient Lip Treatment | Dr. Bronner'sOrganic Lip Balm Naked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | $8.07 | $3.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Mineral Oil | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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