Jo Malone London Vitamin E Lip Conditioner Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with protective and nourishing ingredients, this balm keeps lips beautifully soft and smooth.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, hydrogenated polyisobutene.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~23–34%
- 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 PetrolatumHydrogenated polyisobutene~6.2–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneTridecyl trimellitate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitatePolydecene~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMicrocrystalline wax~2.1–3.2%
Cera microcristallina~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaCitrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lecithin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyethylene~1.2–1.8%
Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerBarium sulfate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerAlumina~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaHexylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMenthol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Tridecyl trimellitate, Polydecene, Tocopheryl acetate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Lecithin, Polyethylene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Barium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Alumina, Hexylene glycol, Menthol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Mica, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
| Jo Malone LondonVitamin E Lip Conditioner BalmYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeCanola Honey Lip Balm-Intensive Moisture 3.5g | RevolutionWilly Wonka & The Chocolate Factory x Revolution Lip Balm | CliniquePep-Start™ Pout Perfecting Balm | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $47.00 | $19.76−$27.24 | $7.92−$39.08 | $17.50−$29.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Jo Malone London - Vitamin E Lip Conditioner Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Jo Malone London - Vitamin E Lip Conditioner Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, cera microcristallina, caprylyl glycol, lecithin and tridecyl trimellitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 47.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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