Melixir
Vegan Lip Treatment
lips balm
Melixir
lips balm
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Take the skin testThe Melixir Vegan Lip Treatment is a hydrating lip treatment that cushions dry lips with glossy moisture while helping them feel soft and smooth. The rich, comfortable formula blends jojoba seed oil and sodium hyaluronate with emollients for lasting moisture and a smooth, glossy finish. Choose Glass for a clear look or Rose, Pomelo, and Berry for a hint of color.
Vegan Lip Treatment is a cushioning balm from Melixir. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Collagen Amino Acids.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, 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. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
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.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive 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.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
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.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Amino Acids derived from collagen
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
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Limonene
Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Ethylene/propylene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis 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 28 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate end-capped with a mixture of Phytosterol, Behenyl Alcohol and Isostearyl Alcohol
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
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.
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cera Microcristallina (EU),Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcryst,Petroleum Wax, Microcrystalline
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Amorphous silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethene, polymer with propene
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
4-(2',3'-Dihydroxypropyl)amino-3-nitro-trifluoromethylbenzene
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrus Sinensis Oil,Orange Oil,Orange oil terpeneless (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange peel oil, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange Yu (JPN)
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
21st 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
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Amino Acids derived from collagen
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BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SILICA SILYLATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, HC RED NO. 7, LIMONENE, IRON POWDER, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, HC YELLOW NO. 5, HC YELLOW NO. 6, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL, WATER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT, COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply to dry lips throughout the day as needed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis 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 Limonene.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil.
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 28 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Melixir.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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