BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres Review

BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres
10.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres has to offer:
 
  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Key Benefits of BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer Perfect for Dry to Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres is exceptionally moisturizing, with the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This is one of the most moisturizing products on the market, with a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈22.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈40.0%) and Microcrystalline Wax (est. ≈11.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with dry to very dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a high concentration of humectants with an exceptional level of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for very dry skin.

The occlusive profile of BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for very dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

Pros & Cons of BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of BIOTHERM Lip Balm Beurre De Levres to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Very rich moisturizer perfect for dry and very dry skin: exceptionally occlusive and humectant-rich

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Mineral Oil
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Glycerin
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Microcrystalline Wax
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Paraffin
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Honey
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Beeswax
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Aluminum Stearates
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Glyceryl Linoleate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
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Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Glyceryl Oleate
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Coriandrum Sativum Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Propylene Carbonate
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Octinoxate
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2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
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Glyceryl Linolenate
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Sodium Saccharin
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Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
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Vitreoscilla Ferment
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Fragrance
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Ratings

All humectants
22.3
22
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
62.5
40.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 22.3 10
10.0
22
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 62.5 20
10.0
40.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
22
0.3
All humectants 22.3 10
10
All humectants
22.3
22
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
40
11
6
3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 62.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
62.5
40.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
All antioxidants 1.8 3 No
All antioxidants
1.8
Tocopheryl Acetate
1.5
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Mineral Oil
Est. %40
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Paraffin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAn absorbent that takes in oils from the skin to reduce the oily sheen. It can also absorb oils from the skincare product itself, resulting in a softer, less greasy product, normally with better spreadability and less tack.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateA naturally derived ester with a light and dry skin feel and the ability to trap in moisture.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing rapeseed or canola seed oil. It mainly consists of fatty acids and lutein, and contains the highest amount of antioxidant phenolics among all vegetable oils.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Honey
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.

PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Aluminum Stearates
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aluminum Stearates
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Glyceryl Linoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LinoleateAn ester that has superior emollient benefits in softening skin. It is a similar chemical to Vitamin F but with glycerin that can help alleviate dry-skin feeling.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Edulis Seed OilA fatty oil derived from passion fruit seeds. It contains emollient and occlusive linoleic and oleic fatty acids, as well as antioxidants (among which are famous vitamin E and resveratrol).
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Coriandrum Sativum Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coriandrum Sativum Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Propylene Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene CarbonateA derivative of propylene glycol that is used most frequently as a solvent. Additionally, propylene carbonate serves as a viscosity controlling agent reducing the thickness of the products it is added to.
Octinoxate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OctinoxateA chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Glyceryl Linolenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Linolenate
Sodium Saccharin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Saccharin
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.