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Canola Honey Lip Balm
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Take the skin testThe Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm is a must-have for keeping lips soft, smooth, and deeply hydrated in any season. It creates a protective moisture barrier that nourishes and soothes dry, chapped lips. Its rich yet lightweight formula glides on effortlessly, delivering long-lasting hydration without any sticky feel. Perfect for daily use, this lip balm ensures your lips stay comforted, supple, and healthy wherever you go.
Canola Honey Lip Balm is a cushioning balm from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 30 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Petrolatum, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Petrolatum and Diisostearyl Malate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Petrolatum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol and Honey Extract.
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.
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.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
21st 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-yl acetate
24th 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
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 30 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Meadowfoam delta-lactone is the cyclic ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 6-pentadecyltetrahydropyran-2-one
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Plant phytosterols 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid esters
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerides, coco mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is a wax obtained from the Candelilla, Euphorbia cerifera, Euphorbiaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
TDI Oxidized Microcrystalline Wax is Oxidized Microcrystalline Wax reacted with toluene diisocyanate.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of the Mango, Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
21st 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-yl acetate
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-(2',3'-Dihydroxypropyl)amino-3-nitro-trifluoromethylbenzene
24th 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
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,4-Benzenediol, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-; 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene; tert-Butyl hydroquinone
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
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PETROLATUM, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, JOJOBA ESTERS, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE, MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE, PHYTOSTERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA CERA, TDI OXIDIZED MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER, CERESIN, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PARFUM, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HC YELLOW NO. 5, HC YELLOW NO. 6, TOCOPHEROL, TBHQ, BRASSICA NAPUS SEED OIL, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HONEY EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
Apply liberally onto lips as needed.
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.
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.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Brassica Napus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 30 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
innisfree, a brand based in Korea.
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