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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Diisostearyl malate + 11 moreWorks well
“This nourishing oil balm hydrates dry lips with a subtle sheen.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
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: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–34%
- 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 PetrolatumDiisostearyl malate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolybutene~4.6–6.9%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.2%
- 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 butterHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Octyldodecanol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMicrocrystalline wax~1.1–1.7%
Parfum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRicinus communis seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- 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 oilSynthetic wax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.4–1%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePropylene carbonate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSiraitia grosvenorii fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.65%
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateHelianthus annuus extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolBht~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 17200~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Diisostearyl malate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Parfum, Ricinus communis seed oil, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Mica, Siraitia grosvenorii fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Bht, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 42090
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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.
| SaltairLip Oil Balm-ClearYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueMoisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Nourishing Lip Balm | Tom FordHydrating Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $10.00 | $17.06+$7.06 | $19.13+$9.13 | $26.30+$16.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Lanolin | Cholesterol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Saltair - Lip Oil Balm-Clear" is effective for: Moisturizing
About the brand
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Sources cited in this review
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