Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“*In a consumer test; 96% of mothers reported that their baby's skin appeared moisturised and hydrated after application.”
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).
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Aroma, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~23–34%
Diisostearyl malate~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecanol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPetrolatum~3.6–5.4%
- 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 PetrolatumIsopropyl myristate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePolyethylene~2.2–3.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCandelilla cera~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCera microcristallina~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.45–1.1%
Synthetic wax~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxAroma~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acetatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient list view
Polybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Petrolatum, Isopropyl myristate, Polyethylene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Candelilla cera, Paraffin, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Synthetic wax, Aroma, Parfum, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Kiehl'sBaby Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Maybelline Baby LipsDr Rescue Medicated Lip Balm, Coral Crave | Makeup RevolutionRevolution Beauty Revolution Candy Haze Ceramide Lip Balm | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Nourishing Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $11.34 | $4.99−$6.35 | $9.25−$2.09 | $19.62+$8.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Mineral Oil | Lanolin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Kiehl's - Baby Lip Balm" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
This lip product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 36.00CA$ in Canada, for 24.49$ in the United States and from 8.50£ up to 28.10£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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