Jo Malone London Wild Mint and Ginger Lip Balm
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Dimethicone + 11 moreWorks well
“Softens, soothes and repairs dryness.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
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 3
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.7%
- 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 triglycerideOctyldodecanol~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolOlea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.2%
- 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 oilParfum~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilAleurites moluccanus seed oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTriticum vulgare germ extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractHordeum vulgare extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractCeramide 3~0.4–0.95%
- 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 3Squalane~0.4–1%
- 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 SqualaneCholesterol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolLinoleic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~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 LimoneneCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Ceramide 3, Squalane, Cholesterol, Linoleic acid, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Geraniol
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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 LondonWild Mint and Ginger Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Rohto MentholatumHand Veil Beauty Premium Rich Nail Care Cream | CliniqueRepairwear Intensive Lip Treatment | Mario BadescuLip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 41% | 37% |
| Price | — | $10.26 | $29.00 | $8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 2 | Petrolatum | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Jo Malone London - Wild Mint and Ginger Lip Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 3 0.40% - 0.95%). 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.
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in it (0.40% - 0.95%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation 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 it 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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