Benton Honest Lip Balm

Benton

Honest Lip Balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
99%
Combination (dry)
99%
Balanced
71%
Combination (oily)
41%
Oily
41%

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The Benton Honest Lip Balm offers reliable, all-day lip care with a commitment to using only the healthiest and most natural ingredients. Part of the Honest Line, this balm is designed to protect and maintain the softness of your lips without the use of petrolatum or mineral oil. It features a 99% natural formula enriched with seven nourishing vegetable oils, including sunflower seed, argan, camellia seed, green tea seed, olive, macadamia, and jojoba seed oils.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

About Honest Lip Balm

Overview

Honest Lip Balm is a rich balm from Benton. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one.

What the formula does

Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Olea Europaea Fruit Oil.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, brightening and tone, soothing and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 12 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 5 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)

Hydration

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Moderate

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
12 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii, Sorbitan Olivate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 18 ingredients on the label.

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is a copolymer of Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate and Dilinoleic Acid

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

5 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a wax obtained from the leaves and leaf buds of Copernicia cerifera, Palmaceae.

7 Trihydroxystearin Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/trigly092017TARpdf
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/Castor-oil_-hydrogenated
  • https://cosmeticsinfoorg/ingredient/trihydroxystearin-0
8 Monascus Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Monascus Extract is an extract of Monascus purpureus

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
16 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Surfactant, Preservative

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola

18 Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Honest Lip Balm?

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, Butyrospermum Parkii, SORBITAN OLIVATE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, MONASCUS EXTRACT, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHEROL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, DEHYDROACETIC ACID.

How do I use Honest Lip Balm?

Apply a suitable amount frequently to dry lips.

What skin types is Honest Lip Balm good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Honest Lip Balm good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Honest Lip Balm fungal acne safe?

12 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii, Sorbitan Olivate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Honest Lip Balm while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Honest Lip Balm fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Honest Lip Balm contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Honest Lip Balm silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Honest Lip Balm contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Honest Lip Balm paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Honest Lip Balm?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Honest Lip Balm?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Honest Lip Balm have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Honest Lip Balm?

Benton.

Brand
Benton

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