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Lano - Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm Lip Sugar Balm

Lano Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm Lip Sugar Balm

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Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Exfoliation

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%Lanolin22% - 34%Ricinus communis seed oil5.5% - 8.3%

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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Lano - Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm Lip Sugar Balm" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (sucrose) 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). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin, jojoba esters, persea gratissima oil, beeswax and caprylic/capric triglyceride) 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

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 this lip product 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Lano" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

For ultra smoothed & hydrated lips.

Source: Ulta

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: sucrose.

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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

Beeswax2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Lanolin22% - 34%

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

Mangifera indica seed butter0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

Persea gratissima oil1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Ricinus communis seed oil5.5% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Sucrose0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Cera alba3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Jojoba esters0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Copernicia cerifera cera0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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.

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm Lip Sugar Balm

Source: From product name

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.