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Pattrena Honey & Grapefruit Aromatic Lip Balm
Pattrena

Pattrena Honey & Grapefruit Aromatic Lip Balm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Honey extract, Tocopherol
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Brand from Thailand Pattrena. This soft and smooth-texture lip balm replenishes your lips with moisturizer, enriched with Vitamin E. It promotes soft and smooth lips effortlessly.”
Source: Yesstyle

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The humectants (honey extract) can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks emollients that can reduce the moisture loss over time. You might want to use a separate product emollients and occlusives like dimethicone, oils, or butters on top.

Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~22–33%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.9–5.9%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol
Strong evidence

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).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~3.9–5.9%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol
Moderate evidence

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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.9–5.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Citrus grandis extract
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus grandis extract—High~5.2–7.8%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4.7%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~22–33%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Wax
Not recognized
Honey extract~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus grandis extract~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Tocopherol~3.9–5.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~3.2–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Honey extract, Citrus grandis extract, Tocopherol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract

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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. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Pattrena Honey & Grapefruit Aromatic Lip Balm
PattrenaHoney & Grapefruit Aromatic Lip Balm
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