Lip Glowy Balm, Berry
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A rich, naturally occlusive plant butter from the African karite tree. Soothes dry, irritation-prone skin, refills the lipid barrier, and was well tolerated enough in randomized trials that most participants used it comfortably as a daily emollient.
Good for: Barrier repair, Hydrating, Anti-inflammatory
A workhorse antioxidant that defends your skin from daily oxidative damage. Pairs especially well with vitamin C, and it's in nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Good for: Antioxidant
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A rich, naturally occlusive plant butter from the African karite tree. Soothes dry, irritation-prone skin, refills the lipid barrier, and was well tolerated enough in randomized trials that most participants used it comfortably as a daily emollient.
O'Connor RJ et al., Clinical Evaluation of a Diaper Containing a Shea Butter-Based Emollient and Impact on Diapered Skin Erythema, Pediatr Dermatol 2025;42(3):532-538 — RCT n=271 infants, shea-butter diaper reduced dermatitis
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics. Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Final Report.
Verallo-Rowell VM, Katalbas SS, Pangasinan JP. Natural (Mineral, Vegetable, Coconut, Essential) Oils and Contact Dermatitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2016;16(7):51. — discussing shea butter unsaponifiable fraction NF-kB inhibition and dermatologic use.
A workhorse antioxidant that defends your skin from daily oxidative damage. Pairs especially well with vitamin C, and it's in nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Neves JR et al., Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4462-4469 — tocopherol-containing antioxidant serum reduced pollution-induced damage and improved aging signs
Warshaw EM et al., Patch Testing With Tocopherol and Tocopherol Acetate: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group Experience, 2001 to 2016, Dermatitis 2021;32(5):308-318 — 15-year NACDG data: positive patch-test reactions to tocopherol rare given widespread cosmetic use
Lin FH et al., Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2005;125(4):826-832 — ferulic acid + vit C + vit E combo doubled photoprotection vs C+E alone (cross-listed; same paper cited for Ferulic Acid and Vit C)
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: Fragrance/ParfumWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains silicones: Dimethicone, MethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
- Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14Olefin)
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Polybutene
- Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
- Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Synthetic Wax
- Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
- Mica
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/ Candelilla Cera Hydrocarbons/ Cire De Candelilla
- Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Candelilla Wax Esters
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Dimethicone
- Methicone
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/ Copernicia Cerifera Cera/ Cire De Carnauba
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850),Red 6 (Ci 15850)
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Propanediol
- BHT
- Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry)Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry)Fruit Extract
- Coffea Arabica (Coffee)Seed Extract
- Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
- Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry)Fruit Extract
- Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
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