Skinfix Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, 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: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow 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~23–34%
- 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 PetrolatumCocos nucifera oil~8.2–12.4%
- 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 oilBeeswax~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxCera alba~3.9–5.9%
- 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 albaGlycine soja oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAllantoin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinIngredient list view
Petrolatum, Cocos nucifera oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Glycine soja oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Allantoin
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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.
| SkinfixBarrier+ Lip Repair BalmYOUR PRODUCT | O'Keeffe'sLip Repair Unscented | Molton BrownMens Lip Saver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $15.00 | $5.67−$9.33 | $15.86+$0.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cera Microcristallina |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Skinfix - Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Skinfix" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 20.00CA$ up to 31.00CA$ in Canada, for 27.00A$ in Australia, for 15.00$ in the United States and for 26.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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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.
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