Weleda

Weleda Lip Balm

Name: Weleda - Lip Balm
Brand: Weleda

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beeswax + 3 more

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What the product description says

“Everon® Lip Balm is formulated from natural, gentle ingredients, including organic jojoba oil, precious rose wax and organic shea butter to nourish and protect dry and delicate lips.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~25–37%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~7.3–11%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~3.7–5.5%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.6–5.5%

Rosa damascena flower waxEffect: LowIs likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency~1.9–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower wax, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena flower waxIs likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistencyHigh~1.9–2.8%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~1–1.5%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~25–37%est.

Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~3.7–5.5%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~3.6–5.5%est.

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Beeswax~7.3–11%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cera alba~3.7–5.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.6–5.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~2.8–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa damascena flower wax~1.9–2.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Is likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency

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Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax

Not recognized

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~1.3–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Citronellol~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Rosa damascena flower wax, Unknown, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol

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Match	—	43%	41%	41%
Price	$5.33	—	—	$12.00+$6.67
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 4	3 of 4	4 of 4
Key difference	—	Sunflower Seed Oil	Agran Oil	Sea Buckthorn Oil
Irritancy	High	Medium	High	Medium
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WeledaLip Balm

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