Kiehl's

Scented Lip Balm #1

Scented Lip Balm #1

8.3

/ 10

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Moisturizing

6.6Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1 has a moisturizing rating of 8.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high Humectancy of 6.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
50
PetrolatumPetroleumMoisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper
22
SqualaneBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
11
LanolinAnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
6
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
4
Pentylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper
3
TocopherolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2
Caprylyl GlycolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSyntheticAntioxidant
0.3
AllantoinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
0.3
Benzyl BenzoateBotanical,SyntheticAntimicrobial,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
LimoneneBotanical,SyntheticFragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
Benzyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticFragrance,Preservative,Flavor,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

50

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Soothing, Emollient, Antistatic

Origin

Petroleum

Also known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Score

22

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Score

11

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antistatic, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing

Origin

Animal

A 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.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A fatty emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil obtained from wheat germ. It mainly consists of linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids followed by antioxidant vitamin E, phytosterols, and fatty alcohols.
Score

4

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Petroleum,Synthetic

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

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