Works for
MoisturizingLanolin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreWorks well
“It's laced with nourishing banana extract, protective cocoa butter seed extract and Ultra Medical Grade lanolin, which resembles and mimics your own skin oils to restore moisture unlike anything else and holds 200% of its weight in moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
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: lanolin
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Lanolin~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about LanolinButyrospermum parkii butter~5.7–8.5%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCera alba~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaParfum~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateMusa sapientum fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolSilica~0.85–1.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTin oxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Lanolin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cera alba, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Tin oxide, Calcium aluminum borosilicate
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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.
| LanolipsBanana Balm Lip Sheen 3-in-1YOUR PRODUCT | Burt's Bees100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm - Watermelon | Jack BlackNightmode™ Lip Treatment | LanoLips Tinted Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 62% | 60% |
| Price | — | $5.34 | $11.37 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Tripeptide-1 | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Lanolips - Banana Balm Lip Sheen 3-in-1" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 8.99$ up to 15.95$ in the United States and for 8.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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