Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm

Name: Kiehl's - Scented Lip Balm
Brand: Kiehl's

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Efficacy100/100

high

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Allantoin1.1% - 1.7%Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%Lanolin3.8% - 5.7%

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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Kiehl's - Scented Lip Balm" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kiehl's - Scented Lip Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (allantoin, aloe barbadensis extract and 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). Lanolin, petrolatum, triticum vulgare germ oil, squalane and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

In addition, it contains Allantoin (1.10% - 1.70%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.

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.

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The product retails for 10.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Triticum vulgare germ oil4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This lip balm will nourish and rehydrate against the cold and promote lips that feel soft and reenergized.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, aloe barbadensis extract.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, triticum vulgare germ oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, petrolatum

Allantoin1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Lanolin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Petrolatum22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Squalane5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Triticum vulgare germ oil4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Pentylene glycol3.2% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Aloe barbadensis extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Caprylyl glycol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Key Actives

Allantoin1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

Lanolin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Cleansing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Triticum vulgare germ oil4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Petrolatum22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Squalane5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

Potential irritants

Benzyl benzoate0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

Limonene0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Benzyl alcohol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Linalool0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Amyl cinnamal0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Pentylene glycol3.2% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Caprylyl glycol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Aloe barbadensis extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Comedogenic ingredients

Triticum vulgare germ oil4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Petrolatum22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Squalane5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

Lanolin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Triticum vulgare germ oil4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Pentylene glycol3.2% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Tocopherol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase stability of product formulations

Allantoin1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Benzyl benzoate0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

Limonene0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Benzyl alcohol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Anise alcohol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Linalool0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Aloe barbadensis extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Amyl cinnamal0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Squalane, Lanolin, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Pentylene glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Allantoin, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Anise alcohol, Linalool, Aloe barbadensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Amyl cinnamal, Parfum

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Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm

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Anti-aging

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