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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate + 9 moreWorks well
“Moisturize lips with this medicated lip balm formulated to smooth and provide long-lasting hydration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
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 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Tocopheryl acetate~26–39%
- 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 acetateStearyl glycyrrhetinate~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinatePetrolatum~4.8–7.2%
- 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 PetrolatumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.6–5.4%
- 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 triglycerideCeresin~2.3–3.4%
Octyldodecanol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSqualane~1.8–2.8%
- 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 SqualaneHydrogenated polybutene~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePhytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinDipropylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSynthetic wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.3–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGardenia jasminoides fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractZizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Tocopheryl acetate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Petrolatum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceresin, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Hydrogenated polybutene, Isononyl isononanoate, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Paraffin, Dipropylene glycol, Synthetic wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene glycol, Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Unknown, Unknown, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract
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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.
| KaneboFreeplus Lip TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Tom FordHydrating Lip Balm | M.A.C CosmeticsCremesheen Glass Lip Finish | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $26.30 | $21.42 | $27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cholesterol | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kanebo - Freeplus Lip Treatment" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Honey and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, squalane, olea europaea fruit oil, glyceryl caprylate and octyldodecanol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 22.34$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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