TONYMOLY Panda's Dream Pocket Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with shea butter, this adorable lip balm provides deep hydration to dry and flaky lips.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: petrolatum, diisostearyl malate.
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
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“high in antioxidants, protects skin from the damaging effects of aging Shea Butter .”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- 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 PetrolatumPolybutene~4.5–6.7%
Diisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateMicrocrystalline wax~3.6–5.4%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOzokerite~1.9–2.9%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerCeresin~1.3–1.9%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydroxystearic acid~0.85–1.3%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateParfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15850~0.4–0.9%
Ci 19140~0.35–0.8%
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.95%
- 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 dioxideCamellia japonica seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- 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 butterBambusa vulgaris shoot extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~0.1–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Ethyl hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolBambusa vulgaris extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractIngredient list view
Petrolatum, Polybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Microcrystalline wax, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Ceresin, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxystearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Titanium dioxide, Camellia japonica seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bambusa vulgaris shoot extract, Propanediol, Water, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Ethyl hexanediol, Bambusa vulgaris extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Punica granatum fruit extract
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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.
| TONYMOLYPanda's Dream Pocket Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Nourishing Lip Balm | Tom FordFor Men Hydrating Lip Balm | Jack BlackNightmode™ Lip Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $9.50 | $20.00+$10.50 | $31.73+$22.23 | $10.20+$0.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Cholesterol | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"TONYMOLY - Panda's Dream Pocket Lip Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Petrolatum, diisostearyl malate and hydrogenated polyisobutene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen 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 for 10.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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