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John Masters Organics Lip Calm Original
John Masters Organics

John Masters Organics Lip Calm Original

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration”
Source: Feelunique

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, helianthus annuus 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).

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~22–33%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~6.3–9.5%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~4.8–7.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~4–6%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.1–1.6%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~1.1–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~2.3–3.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~1.5–2.2%est.
Rosa moschata seed oil—High~0.85–1.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~4.8–7.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~4–6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Beeswax~6.3–9.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.8–7.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4–6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Citrus reticulata peel oil~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

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Citrus limon peel oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Linum usitatissimum seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Borago officinalis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Rosa moschata seed oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Limonene~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Unknown

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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. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
John Masters Organics Lip Calm Original
John Masters OrganicsLip Calm Original
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