GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 Review

GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25
4.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
8.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
25
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SPF
Review

Does GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 has to offer:
 
  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.
  • Moderate sun protection for most daily activities or short periods spent outdoors.

Key Benefits of GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25:
 

Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 8.7 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Lanolin (est. ≈6.0%), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (est. ≈4.0%) and Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver a substantial level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry skin. The occlusive profile of GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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

Moderate Sun Protection for Short Outdoor Activities

 

GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 has an SPF of 25 and provides moderate sun protection. It is suitable for individuals with medium to darker skin tones who are less prone to sunburn and those engaging in short outdoor activities such as walking or brief errands, as well as cloudy days when UV exposure is less intense.

It helps protect against UVB rays, which are primarily responsible for sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer by damaging the outer layers of the skin. When labeled as broad-spectrum, it also defends against UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin and cause premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and long-term cellular damage.

For optimal protection, choose products labeled broad-spectrum to ensure defense against both UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging and pigmentation, and UVB rays that cause sunburn.

However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

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: GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 to your skincare routine:
 

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

With high occlusivity, this product is optimal for dry skin but may be too thick for combination and especially oily skin. Even on normal skin, it can feel too rich depending on the quantity applied, the environment, and individual preferences.

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.

Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 contains a low level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Retinyl Palmitate, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Retinyl Palmitate provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that Retinyl Palmitate may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of GlySkinCare Organic Hemp Seed Oil Lip Care SPF 25 to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry skin
  • Rich texture well-suited for dry skin
  • Provides moderate sun protection, suitable for short outdoor activities on cloudy or low-UV days

Cons: 

  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
10
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
Est. %
Isostearyl Isostearate
Function:
Origin:
Synthetic Beeswax
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Octinoxate
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Lanolin
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
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C10-18 Triglycerides
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
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Ethoxydiglycol Oleate
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Ozokerite
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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
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Mineral Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Ethylhexyl Triazone
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Lanolin Alcohol
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Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
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Ethylene/VA Copolymer
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Fragrance
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Propylparaben
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Octyldodecanol
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Lecithin
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Arachidyl Propionate
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Retinyl Palmitate
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Tocopherol
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Ethyl Linoleate
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Ethyl Linolenate
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Ethyl Oleate
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BHT
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Ratings

All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
17.3
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 17.3 20
8.7
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
4
3
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 17.3 20
8.7
All occlusives
17.3
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
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
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Retinyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Isostearyl Isostearate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Isostearyl IsostearateA synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and can suspend small particles.
Synthetic Beeswax
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Synthetic BeeswaxA synthetic blend of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and other ingredients that are combined to mimic natural beeswax.
Octinoxate
Est. %10
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.
Lanolin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
LanolinA yellow, waxy substance obtained from sheep wool. It is one of the best emollients and emulsifiers due to its unique composition, able to relieve dry skin and repair the lipid barrier.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the cotton plant, this emollient and occlusive fatty oil is mainly comprised of linoleic and palmitic acids. It also contains large amounts of phospholipids - key components of all cell membranes.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
C10-18 Triglycerides
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
C10-18 TriglyceridesAn occlusive ingredient that helps lock in moisture. It provides a soft, smooth feel and melts at body temperature.
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxObtained from the leaves of Carnauba wax palm, this occlusive, emollient, and film-forming wax is commonly used in lip products. It is comprised mainly of various wax esters and is one of the hardest and most resistant plant waxes.
Ethoxydiglycol Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethoxydiglycol Oleate
Ozokerite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OzokeriteA petroleum based wax that comes in a variety of forms, all with different melting points and therefore different performance and feel. Overall ozokerite is often used for solid products like lipsticks.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2An emollient ester that is used as a non-animal substitute for lanolin. Similar to lanolin, it melts at body temperature, making it ideal for use in body butters, lip balms, and ointments.
Mineral Oil
Est. %0.3
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.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Lanolin Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lanolin AlcoholAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing mixture of fatty alcohols obtained from lanolin, a substance from sheep wool. It is also used as a formula helper.
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cannabis Sativa Seed OilAlso known as hemp seed oil, an occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil derived from the seeds of industrial hemp. It has nothing to do with full-spectrum CBD or THC. It contains unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant phytosterols, phytol, and vitamin E.
Ethylene/VA Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylene/VA Copolymer
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
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.

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.
Propylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Octyldodecanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Arachidyl Propionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl Propionate
Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Retinyl PalmitateAn esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Ethyl Linoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl Linoleate
Ethyl Linolenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl Linolenate
Ethyl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl OleateAn emollient derived from oleic acid that sits on top of the skin and leaves it soft, shiny, and glossy. It has a faint floral scent.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
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.