The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Boasting a 71% organic formula, the balm provides instant and lasting hydration for dry or chapped lips, helping to keep your pout feeling soft and supple.”
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:
glycerin, honey.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“The protective lip balm helps to prevent fine lines and premature ageing of the lips.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citral + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDicaprylyl carbonate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDextrin myristate~3.2–4.7%
Cera alba~3.2–4.8%
- 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 albaTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.1–3.2%
- 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 butterHoney~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSalicylic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dextrin myristate, Cera alba, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Honey, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Benzyl alcohol, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| The Organic PharmacyAntioxidant Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | U BeautyThe Plasma Lip Compound Tinted | EcookingLip Balm Pomegranate | FacetheoryLipabalm Bioactive Lip Balm BM1 with Shea Butter, Raspberry Seed Oil and Vegan Petroleum-Free Natural Wax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 79% |
| Price | $13.00 | $68.00+$55.00 | $9.00−$4.00 | $15.85+$2.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Agran Oil | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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