The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm [15ml]

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · Fragrance-Free (confirmed via INCI) · Vegan-Friendly* · Halal-Friendly* · Multi-Use (lips, elbows, cuticles).

Pros: Fragrance-free and silicone-free; genuinely multi-use (lips/elbows/cuticles) rather than lip-only; simple squeeze-and-swipe application with no wait time; vegan-friendly formula with no common top allergens listed.

Caveats: No SPF — needs a separate lip sun protectant for daytime outdoor use; some independent reviewers report the hydration effect fading within roughly an hour on very dry lips, meaning frequent reapplication may be needed; exact active concentrations are not disclosed by the brand.

This balm needs no sink, no rinsing, no precise dosage, and no wait time — swipe it on lips, elbows, or cuticles straight from bed with unwashed hands and it still works. It qualifies as a genuine minimum-viable-routine product: on a day when a full skincare routine feels impossible, this alone (plus a cleanser and a moisturizer, if even that) still prevents the lip cracking that makes everything else feel worse.

It has no scent and a light-to-medium balm texture rather than a heavy, tacky ointment, so it does not carry the sensory-aversion issues (strong smell, greasy heaviness) that make some richer balms hard to tolerate on low-energy days.

Step 1 — When: AM, PM, or anytime lips/elbows/cuticles feel dry; there is no restriction on frequency.
Step 2 — How much: A pea-size dab for lips; a slightly larger dab worked into each elbow or cuticle.
Step 3 — How: Press and smooth onto clean, dry (or slightly damp) skin — no rubbing, no rinsing.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Cleanse (if part of your morning routine). 2. Hydrating serum/toner on damp skin. 3. Moisturizer. 4. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ for the face. 5. Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm — pat onto lips, elbows, or cuticles as the final step, or any time during the day when they feel tight.

Mauritius mornings are humid, so water-based hydrators applied earlier in the routine pull moisture from the air rather than from deeper skin — this balm's job is different: it seals that surface moisture in on the lips, where humectant serums are rarely applied.

This product carries no SPF and is not photosensitizing, so there is no AM restriction — but it also does not protect lips from UV, so pair it with a lip SPF (see Section 15) if you will be outdoors.

1. Double cleanse (if wearing SPF/makeup). 2. Treatment serums (exfoliants, retinoids, or brightening actives, one lane only). 3. Moisturizer. 4. Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm — apply generously to lips before bed, and to elbows/cuticles as needed.

Because it is fragrance-free and contains no active exfoliants or retinoids at a marketed strength, it carries no restriction relative to whatever active lane you are running elsewhere on your face that night — it is a safe, barrier-lane product that layers alongside anything.

Technique: Pat/press rather than rub-in aggressively on lips, where skin is thin and friction-sensitive; elbows and cuticles tolerate a light massaging motion to work the balm into rougher, thicker skin.

Required skin state: Clean and dry, or lightly damp — either works, since this is an occlusive-emollient balm rather than a humectant that needs water to activate.

Wait time: None required; it can be layered under lip color/gloss once absorbed (roughly 1-2 minutes) if desired.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40%. Use hands unless applying as an exfoliant swipe.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Viscosity ladder: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors. Amount defaults: toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face. Skin state: hydrators on slightly damp skin, retinoids on fully dry skin, exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp depending on irritation, one lane only. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional) 2. pH-prep toner (optional) 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional) 4. Essence (optional) 5. Mist (optional) 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional) 7. Antioxidant lane (choose one) 8. Pigment support lane (choose one) 9. Hydration serum lane (optional) 10. Oil-control/sebum lane (choose one) 11. Peptides/repair lane (optional) 12. Eye serum/cream (optional) 13. Moisturizer 14. Optional sealing layer (if dry/AC) 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) 16. Lip Balm (this product) — optional but ideal, applied any time lips feel dry, reapplied like a lip SPF through the day.

In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) 3. Water cleanser 4. pH-prep toner (optional) 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional) 6. Essence (optional) 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional) 8. Anchor treatment product 9. Targeted serum (optional) 10. Moisturizer 11. Sleeping mask (optional) 12. Occlusive seal (optional) 13. Spot treatment/patch (as needed) 14. Lip Balm (this product) — thin-to-generous swipe as the final step before sleep.

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night.

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration (including this balm) can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane: barrier/hydration, and reduce layers.

Tier: Balm — the thickest, most occlusive tier on the viscosity ladder, applied last on lips (after any lip serum/treatment) and as a standalone step on elbows/cuticles.

Layering rule: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase — if pairing with The Ordinary's PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum, apply the serum first (thinner, active-carrying), then seal with this balm.

Phase compatibility: This is a mixed emulsion-leaning balm — a small water/humectant phase (amino acids, Sodium PCA, Betaine) held inside a dominant oil/wax phase (squalane, jojoba esters, sunflower and mimosa waxes). It does not pill against other products because it is applied last and is not re-emulsified by subsequent layers.

Before starting this product, your routine needs no special prerequisites — it is a low-risk, passive barrier product suitable as a first purchase or alongside an existing routine.

Chapped, flaking lips: the squalane/wax/ester base occludes the lip surface, physically slowing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while the amino acid complex supplies natural-moisturizing-factor components the lip barrier uses to hold water.

Rough elbows and dry cuticles: the same occlusive-emollient mechanism applies to thicker body skin, where dryness shows as visible flaking or hardened cuticle skin rather than cracking.

What this product cannot do: it cannot treat an active cold sore or infection, cannot provide sun protection, cannot plump or add volume to lips, and cannot resolve chronic lip-licking dermatitis without also addressing the underlying habit.

The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum — gently dissolves the built-up flaky skin that this balm alone cannot remove; apply the PHA serum first (PM), let it absorb, then seal with this balm. PM.

The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Serum — extends the same amino-acid, barrier-resilience logic from lips to the full face, for a matched-ingredient routine. AM or PM.

The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum — a facial barrier-repair serum that pairs conceptually with this balm's lip/elbow barrier-repair role, useful if your whole face (not just lips) is barrier-compromised. AM or PM.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum — covers the other delicate, thin-skin zone (under-eyes) this balm doesn't reach, for a complete "delicate areas" routine. AM or PM.

Pilling pairs: Because this balm is applied last and only to lips/elbows/cuticles (not layered under face products), it does not create pilling risk with facial serums or sunscreen.

Permeability: Film-Forming (uncertain) to Occlusive — the wax/oil-dominant balm sits on the skin surface as a sealing film rather than absorbing fully, similar to most balm-texture products.

On lips, this is generally not a wudu concern since water contact during ablution is minimal at that specific spot for most rulings; on elbows, where water must reach the skin during wudu, a visible waxy film may need to be wiped off before ablution if applied heavily just beforehand.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "Lip balm doesn't matter — they're all basically the same." REALITY: Formulas vary widely — some (especially menthol/camphor/flavoured balms) create a temporary cooling sensation that actually increases moisture loss over time, worsening the exact dryness they claim to fix; this balm contains none of those ingredients.

MYTH: "If my lips feel dry again an hour after applying balm, the product isn't working." REALITY: Occlusive balms seal existing moisture in — they don't add new hydration from nowhere; if lips are severely dehydrated, more frequent reapplication (not a "stronger" balm) is the correct fix.

MYTH: "Chapped lips just need more balm, more often, forever." REALITY: Chronic, unresolving chapped lips can also stem from lip-licking habit, mouth-breathing at night, or an unaddressed irritant (toothpaste SLS, a flavoured product) — balm treats the symptom, not always the cause.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 increases during this period; this balm's balm-like finish is mildly tacky, which can let airborne particulate stick to lips more than a bare lip. A light layer, wiped and reapplied rather than left thick all day, minimizes buildup.

Hard water note: Not directly relevant to a leave-on balm the way it is for cleansers, but if using on cuticles after handwashing in hard-water regions, apply after hands are fully dry — hard-water mineral residue can interfere with how evenly a balm spreads on damp skin.

Hero ingredients:

*This ingredient's position near the end of the INCI list suggests a supporting/low-concentration role rather than an actively marketed exfoliating dose — evidence graded Emerging for that reason, not because PHA chemistry itself is unproven.

Full INCI list (source: aggregated ingredient data corroborated across two independent research sources; see Section 42 note on sourcing limitations this pass):

Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Aqua (Water), Trihydroxystearin, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sodium PCA, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sodium Lactate, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens (Mimosa) Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate.

The 1% line is placed after the full named amino-acid roster and before the remaining supporting ingredients (humectants, minor esters, antioxidant, chelator, preservative) — this is an estimate based on typical INCI-ordering conventions, not a lab-confirmed cutoff, since the brand does not publish exact percentages for this SKU.

Preservative system: Sodium Benzoate — a widely used, well-tolerated cosmetic preservative; no parabens, no formaldehyde-releasers detected in the declared list.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum/Fragrance, and no essential oils, detected in the declared INCI.

Scent: No detectable added scent expected; any faint natural odor would come from the plant oils/waxes themselves (baobab, jojoba, sunflower, mimosa), not an added fragrance ingredient.

EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no ethanol or Alcohol Denat. present.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared list (Squalane in this product line is plant-derived per the brand's general sourcing pattern, not shark-liver-derived). This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit this pass. The Ordinary/DECIEM entered Mainland China retail via Sephora China in February 2025; China's regulations can require post-market animal testing for certain cosmetics sold through mainland retail channels, so cross-border purchases into Mauritius should not be assumed equivalent to a Leaping-Bunny-style guarantee.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, nylon, or other listed microplastic polymers detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: Not applicable — The Ordinary is a Canadian (DECIEM) brand, not MFDS-registered in Korea.

Clinical evidence: The brand states that testing showed "noticeably softer lips with continued use" and improvement in elbow dryness and cuticle softness.*Brand-stated claim; no independently published sample size, methodology, or study duration was found for this exact SKU during this research pass.

Evidence confidence: Low-Medium — the individual ingredients (squalane, amino acids) have solid general cosmetic-science support for their function; the brand's specific "noticeably softer" claim for this product is Marketing-Only* pending a disclosed protocol.

FA safety: FA-Conditional for body-skin use (elbows/cuticles) — Trihydroxystearin, Jojoba Esters, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, and Sorbitan Olivate are debated on some fungal-acne-feeding ingredient trackers. This is largely moot for on-lip use, since lips lack the hair follicles where Malassezia folliculitis occurs; it is only a real consideration if you are fungal-acne-prone and applying this to body-skin breakout zones.

Assessment: Low — this is applied as the last, standalone step on lips/elbows/cuticles rather than layered mid-routine under other facial products, so it rarely interacts with anything else on the skin.

Mitigation: If layering over the PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum on lips, let the serum fully absorb (about 60 seconds) before applying this balm to avoid any surface ball-up.

Color baseline: Expect a clear-to-faint-off-white gel-balm; a marked yellowing or a noticeably rancid smell signals the plant oils/waxes have oxidized.

Storage: Keep out of direct sun and away from bathroom-shelf humidity swings where possible; Mauritius's heat and humidity accelerate oil oxidation faster than a cool, dry drawer would.

Spoilage signs: Rancid or "off" smell, separation that doesn't recombine when squeezed, or a gritty/grainy texture change. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to the inner forearm, wait 24 hours; if clear, apply behind the ear and wait another 24 hours before regular lip/elbow use.

If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

1. Applying only once in the morning and expecting all-day coverage — reapply through the day, especially after eating, drinking, or wind exposure.
2. Skipping lip SPF outdoors because "the balm feels protective" — it has none.
3. Using it over actively peeling/cracked skin without first assessing whether a cold sore or infection is present.
4. Layering it under a heavy matte lipstick expecting the same finish — the balm's semi-matte base changes how pigmented products sit.
5. Assuming "multi-use" means unlimited body use — it is formulated and tested for lips, elbows, and cuticles specifically, not as an all-over body moisturizer.

Overuse threshold: There is no meaningful overuse risk with this formula — reapply as often as needed without a maximum frequency concern.

Usage math: At a pea-size dab per lip application, a 15ml tube holds roughly 100-150 individual lip applications.

Lifespan: Used only on lips at a normal frequency (several times daily), expect the tube to last approximately 1-2 months; adding regular elbow and cuticle use will shorten that window since more product is used per application.

Reorder timing: Reorder when the tube is roughly two-thirds empty to allow for Mauritius shipping/processing time rather than waiting until it's fully spent.

This balm's job is simple: seal existing moisture into lips, elbows, and cuticles. It sits at the thickest tier of any routine, applied last, after any treatment serum on the same area.

AM: 1. Facial routine as usual, ending with sunscreen. 2. Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm on lips/elbows/cuticles as needed. 3. Reapply through the day.

PM: 1. Facial routine as usual. 2. Optional: The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum on lips, wait 60 seconds. 3. Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm as the final step on lips/elbows/cuticles.

If your lips are severely cracked/bleeding right now: treat as a barrier emergency — apply this balm generously overnight and avoid flavoured/minty products until healed.

If you are spending long hours in AC: reapply this balm more often, since indoor AC air accelerates lip TEWL the same way it does facial TEWL.

If you are outdoors for extended periods: pair with a dedicated lip SPF (see Mindful Alternatives below) — this balm provides zero UV protection on its own.

Stock-true bundle — "PHA + Seal Lip Duo": The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum + this balm. Use the serum to gently dissolve flaky buildup, then seal with the balm — only two dedicated lip SKUs currently exist under this brand, so this bundle is intentionally small rather than padded.

Stock-true bundle — "Barrier Support Trio": The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Serum + The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum + this balm, for a matched face-to-lips barrier-repair routine.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

MIXSOON Vegan Melting Lip Balm (Clear) is a simpler, solid-stick alternative built on Shea Butter and Illipe Seed Butter rather than an amino-acid complex — a fair trade-off if you prefer a classic twist-up stick over a squeeze tube, though it doesn't carry the NMF-mimicking amino acid angle or the elbow/cuticle multi-use positioning.

Other stock-verified simple lip balm options currently carried: LAKA SOUL Vegan Lip Balm (Clear), Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm, and A'pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil (Mint) — all verified in stock at the time of writing.

For a dedicated hand-cream or cuticle-oil product: we do not currently carry a dedicated hand cream or cuticle oil — this category is under sourcing review; this balm remains a reasonable multi-use stand-in for cuticles specifically, per the brand's own positioning.

Choose Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm over MIXSOON Vegan Melting Lip Balm if you need: a formula that also functions on elbows and cuticles (not lip-only), and an amino-acid/NMF-based approach rather than a pure butter-and-wax base.

If: you regularly apply balm to elbows or cuticles, not just lips → Then: this multi-use formula is the more efficient single-product choice.

If: you specifically want a classic solid stick for a jacket pocket or gym bag → Then: the Mixsoon stick alternative may suit your carry habits better.

If: you are already using a plain, well-tolerated Vaseline-type or butter-based balm with no issues → Then: Do not upgrade yet; finish what you have first (see the No-Buy Check below).

Don't upgrade if: you want a tinted or flavoured lip product (this is clear and unscented); you need daytime SPF on lips (neither this nor the Mixsoon alternative provides it — see the SPF pairing in Complete Your Routine); or you are satisfied with a current balm and have no elbow/cuticle need.

If you match 2 or more of the upgrade triggers above, this is worth choosing. If not, a simpler in-catalog balm is sufficient and equally safe. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: sealing moisture into chapped lips, dry elbows, and rough cuticles with a fragrance-free, occlusive-emollient balm. You do NOT need this if you already own a well-tolerated, plain (non-medicated) lip balm or an unscented body-elbow balm that is working for you — finish that product first.

Check whether you already have an open lip balm or hand/body balm serving the same role; buying a second sealing balm while one is unused is not a meaningful upgrade unless the current one is irritating, flavoured/scented in a way you dislike, or genuinely not working.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already use a similarly simple occlusive balm daily with no complaints; Marginal Benefit if your current balm is scented/flavoured and you want a fragrance-free swap; Significant Benefit if you currently have no lip balm at all, or want one multi-use product to also cover elbows and cuticles.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

The Ordinary itself is a Canadian brand manufactured by DECIEM in Toronto rather than sourced from a Korean manufacturer — Adilsons' general authorized-distribution-partner sourcing statement above still applies as the store's supply-chain disclosure, but Craver specifically is not the likely import path for this particular brand.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: Genuine tubes carry The Ordinary's deliberately plain, clinical font and packaging — an overly glossy finish, added scent, or a visibly different cap/tip design are common counterfeit tells reported by the community; batch/lot codes are typically printed on the carton base and echoed on the tube itself.

The Ordinary's stated positioning is "Clinical formulations with integrity" — publishing the active ingredient directly in the product name wherever possible, minimal secondary packaging, and no fragrance or color added purely for its own sake. This is a Canadian mass-clinical brand carried by a K-beauty-focused retailer, not a Korean brand itself, which is why this specific product's identity and manufacturing details sit apart from most of Adilsons' catalog.

A dedicated Reddit thread (r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction) specifically about this exact product was not found during this research pass — community reviews here are drawn from aggregator/blog sources instead, and should be read with that lower-confidence caveat in mind.

One aggregator source (Skinsort) lists this as the top-rated and most-popular lip moisturizer within The Ordinary's own lip-care range, with praise themes centered on the fragrance-free, multi-use formulation.

A mixed take from an independent review described the texture as "Aquaphor-like" in richness with a slightly less greasy finish — read as a neutral descriptive comparison rather than a complaint.

A more critical review gave the product a 3-out-of-5 rating and reported that on very dry lips, the hydration effect faded within roughly an hour, requiring more frequent reapplication than the reviewer expected from a balm at this positioning.

Common themes: praise for the fragrance-free, sensitive-skin-friendly formulation and genuine multi-use versatility; complaints center on reapplication frequency for severely dehydrated lips rather than any irritation or reaction.

Exact packaging dimensions were not independently confirmed this pass (direct product-page access was blocked by this session's network proxy); the format described above is drawn from multiple retailer listings, not a directly examined unit.

Sustainability: Check the tube for local recycling guidance — most plastic squeeze tubes require separating the cap (often a different plastic type) before recycling where municipal programs accept them; this SKU is not marketed as refillable.

Can I use this on my whole face as a moisturizer?
It's formulated and marketed specifically for lips, elbows, and cuticles — thicker, less delicate skin than the face. It's not positioned as a facial moisturizer, and its balm-heavy texture would likely feel too occlusive for most facial skin types.

Does it contain SPF?
No. It has zero UV filters — pair it with a dedicated lip SPF for daytime outdoor protection (see the Complete Your Routine and Mindful Alternatives sections).

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Self-assessed vegan based on the declared INCI (no animal-derived ingredients detected); cruelty-free is a brand-stated policy, not independently third-party certified as of this research pass. See the Conscious and Permissible Formulation section for the full footnoted detail.

How is this different from The Ordinary's PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum?
The PHA serum is a chemical exfoliant that removes flaky, built-up dead skin from lips; this balm is a sealing, moisture-locking product. They serve different, complementary jobs and pair well together (see Best Paired With).

Will it feel greasy or heavy?
Independent reviews describe the texture as richer than a typical lip balm — comparable to Aquaphor in richness, though slightly less greasy — so expect a noticeable, occlusive feel rather than a light, quick-absorbing one.

Squalane

A stable, saturated form of squalene (a lipid your skin naturally produces); used in skincare as a lightweight emollient oil.

Amino Acids

Small building-block molecules that are also core components of your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), the internal system your skin uses to hold water.

Occlusive

An ingredient or product that forms a physical seal on the skin's surface to slow water evaporation (Transepidermal Water Loss).

Emollient

An ingredient that softens and smooths skin by filling in gaps between skin cells.

Humectant

An ingredient that attracts and holds water, either from the air or from deeper skin layers.

TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss)

The rate at which water evaporates from your skin through the outer layer; a compromised barrier has higher TEWL.

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid)

A gentler class of chemical exfoliant with larger molecules than AHAs, generally less irritating and with added humectant properties.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia Folliculitis)

A yeast-driven condition affecting hair follicles on the body/scalp/chest — not applicable to lips, which lack the relevant follicle type.

INCI

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients — the standardized ingredient-list naming system, ordered by descending concentration above 1%.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Anyone with chapped lips, rough elbows, or dry cuticles who wants a fragrance-free, silicone-free, multi-use sealing balm rather than three separate products for three separate dry zones.

Key benefits: Genuine multi-use versatility (lips/elbows/cuticles); fragrance-free and free of common top allergens; simple, no-wait-time application; safe to combine with any other routine or active lane.

Keep in mind: No SPF — pair with a dedicated lip sun protectant outdoors; exact active concentrations are not disclosed by the brand; on very dry lips, expect to reapply more than once an hour rather than treating one application as all-day coverage.

Assessment: Suitable.

This formula is fragrance-free, contains no retinoids or exfoliating acids at a marketed strength, and uses a minimal single-preservative (Sodium Benzoate) system — the profile generally considered lower-risk for treatment-sensitized skin, though individual reactions vary.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Particulate adhesion: The balm's low-to-medium tackiness can allow airborne PM2.5 to adhere to lips more than bare skin, particularly during Mauritius's July-November sugar cane burning season — reapplying a thin layer rather than a thick one, and wiping lips before fresh reapplication, reduces this buildup.

Antioxidant contribution: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is present, primarily to stabilize the formula's oils against oxidation; it offers a modest secondary antioxidant benefit on skin contact, though it is not present at a disclosed, targeted "pollution-defense" concentration.

AC/humidity swing interaction: The amino-acid/humectant phase (Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sodium Lactate) can pull moisture from deeper layers rather than the air during long air-conditioned exposure — the balm's own oil/wax seal largely offsets this by trapping whatever moisture is already present, which is one reason this formula performs reasonably well in AC-heavy Mauritius offices despite containing humectants.