Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm

Dr.Jart+

Ceramidin Lip Balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
88%
Combination (dry)
88%
Balanced
82%
Combination (oily)
52%
Oily
52%

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Ingredients
2
Benefits
1
Actives
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The Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm is a rich, soothing balm that quickly softens and hydrates dry, tight lips. Packed with nourishing ceramides and moisturizing plant oils, it helps repair and protects your lips’ natural barrier, locking in moisture for lasting comfort. The smooth, non-sticky formula glides on easily, instantly relieving dryness and leaving lips feeling soft, healthy, and supple.

Key Insights

Benefits

2
Anti-Aging
Hydration

Active Ingredients

1
Ceramides

Risks

1
Microplastic

About Ceramidin Lip Balm

Overview

Ceramidin Lip Balm is a rich balm from Dr.Jart+. The formula is built mainly around hydration. 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. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Ethylhexyl Stearate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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, sulfate-free and dye-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
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 3 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
  • 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 6 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Does not target

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

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.

Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate

Hydration

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

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

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

2-Ethylhexyl stearate

Hydration

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

Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate

Hydration
Ceramide NP Ceramides

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

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

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 Moderate

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

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (17)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate Diisostearyl Malate Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer Ceresin Ethylhexyl Stearate Tribehenin Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic Triglyceride Silica Dimethyl Silylate Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer Polymethylsilsesquioxane Vp/hexadecene Copolymer Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Dehydroacetic Acid

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
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Microplastics

    Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer

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)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic

Ingredients by function

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

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

9
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

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
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with plant sterols, isooctadecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol and docosanol

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate

Hydration
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
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

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

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

6 Ceresin Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Ceresin. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the purification of ozocerite with sulfuric acid and filtration through bone black to form waxy cakes

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

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

2-Ethylhexyl stearate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed Novembe 2021, ePublication
8 Tribehenin Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

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

Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, October 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, April 2017, pages 1-132
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2001, pages 61-94
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

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

Octadecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of ethylene, propylene and styrene monomers that has been terminated by hydrogenation

Microplastic
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Microplastic
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Vinylpyrrolidone Hexadecene Copolymer

14 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active

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

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of butylene and ethylene and styrene monomers terminated by hydrogenation

Microplastic
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the fruits of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhmanoides L, Elagnaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Antioxidant

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

18 Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Ceramidin Lip Balm?

PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, CERESIN, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, TRIBEHENIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, CERAMIDE NP, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID.

What are the active ingredients in Ceramidin Lip Balm?

CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Ceramidin Lip Balm?

Apply as needed whenever your lips are dry or necessary.

What skin types is Ceramidin Lip Balm good for?

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

Is Ceramidin 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 Ceramidin Lip Balm fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Ceramidin 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 Ceramidin Lip Balm fragrance free?

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

Does Ceramidin Lip Balm contain alcohol?

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

Is Ceramidin Lip Balm silicone free?

No — it contains Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

Does Ceramidin Lip Balm contain essential oils?

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

Is Ceramidin Lip Balm paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Ceramidin 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 Ceramidin Lip Balm?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Ceramidin Lip Balm have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Ceramidin Lip Balm?

Dr.Jart+.

Brand
Dr.Jart+

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