Kiehl's

Kiehl's s Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm

Name: Kiehl's - s Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm
Brand: Kiehl's

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Squalane, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 6 more

Works

What the product description says

“Kiehl's Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm moisturises chapped or cracked lips without leaving them shiny or glossy.”

Source: Feelunique

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.

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).

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~25–38%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~5.9–8.9%

Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~4.8–7.2%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.1–3.1%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.9–2.8%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.45–1.1%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~2.3–3.5%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens 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.~0.8–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.3–3.5%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2.1–3.1%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~0.8–1.2%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~5.9–8.9%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~2.3–3.5%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.9–2.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Squalane~25–38%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.9–8.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Cera microcristallina~4.8–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Polyethylene~3.3–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Isopropyl palmitate~2.3–3.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.1–3.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Ozokerite~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Mentha piperita oil~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.8–1.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · 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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Sodium saccharin~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%

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~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool

Ingredient list view

Squalane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cera microcristallina, Polyethylene, Isopropyl palmitate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ozokerite, Mentha piperita oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sodium saccharin, Limonene, Linalool

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	Kiehl'ss Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT	Apaisac BiorgaNourishing Lip Balm	AMUSEDew Balm	TypologyTinted Lip Oil
Match	—	34%	32%	32%
Price	—	—	$13.08	$54.32
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	3 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Mineral Oil	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Sunflower Seed Oil
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

1
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
2
Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com

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