PRODUCT REVIEW
Vaseline Original Lip Therapy Balm Sticks
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Made with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, it locks in moisture for beautiful, healthy lips.
beeswax
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
euphorbia cerifera cera
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bisabolol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
panthenol
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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octyldodecanol
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
c10-18 triglycerides
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C10-18 triglycerides, Peg-8 beeswax, Polyethylene, Beeswax, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Tocopherol, Unknown
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations