Lush Honey Trap Balm

Lush Honey Trap Balm
9.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Lush Honey Trap Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Lush Honey Trap Balm:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 9.5 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Lush Honey Trap Balm contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: Lush Honey Trap Balm has a moisturizing rating of 9.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a very high humectancy of 9.0 out of 10, entirely due to the substantial concentration of Honey (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (est. ≈45.0%) and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

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

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Lush Honey Trap Balm is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Honey (est. ≈6.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
22
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
11
Beeswax
6
Honey
4
Olivine Extract
3
Glycerin
2
Flavor (Aroma)
1.5
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
1
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal
0.3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
0.3
Ethyl Vanillate
0.3
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Water
0.3
Anise Alcohol
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Est. %
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Honey
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Olivine Extract
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Glycerin
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Flavor (Aroma)
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Ethyl Vanillate
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Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Water
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Anise Alcohol
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Ratings

All humectants
9.0
6
3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
79.5
45.0
22.0
11.0
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
9.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9 10
9.0
6
3
Occlusivity All occlusives 79.5 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
1.5
Moisturizing rating
9.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
3
All humectants 9 10
9
All humectants
9.0
6
3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
1.5
All occlusives 79.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
79.5
45.0
22.0
11.0
1.5
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
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
1.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
6
All soothing 6 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
6
6
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %22
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.
Beeswax
Est. %11
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.
Honey
Est. %6
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.

Olivine Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Olivine ExtractDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Flavor (Aroma)Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the flavor and use the unspecific word 'flavor' instead. Flavor is added to products that have the potential to be consumed, such as lipsticks.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ OilA 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.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel MealDescription is coming soon
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Ethyl Vanillate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl VanillateDescription is coming soon
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit WaterDescription is coming soon
Anise Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anise AlcoholDescription is coming soon
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA fragrance ingredient that is supplied as a pale, yellow liquid. The scent it emits is very clean and features notes of violet and orris. Alpha-isomethyl is also used as a flavoring agent in lip care products and even in some foods and drinks.