MIXSOON Vegan Melting Lip Balm

MIXSOON

Vegan Melting Lip Balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
95%
Combination (dry)
95%
Balanced
75%
Combination (oily)
45%
Oily
45%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Indulge your lips in the luxurious care of MIXSOON Vegan Melting Lip Balm, a daily lip treatment designed to pamper and hydrate dry, chapped lips with a bounty of botanical ingredients. This balm, available in Clear and Dry Rose, boasts a 100% vegan formula and is cruelty-free. Enriched with nourishing Illipe butter and shea butter, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving your lips intensively moisturized.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

About Vegan Melting Lip Balm

Overview

Vegan Melting Lip Balm is a rich balm from MIXSOON. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on 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. Hydration is handled by Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 and Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

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.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.

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 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, 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. 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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Every UV filter in it is photostable
  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Filter system does not reach UVA I
  • 7 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 2 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone 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.

UV filters

Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I

Titanium Dioxide

titanium dioxide
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Mineral (inorganic) filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 25% (EU, US, KR)

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.

Key ingredients

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

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

Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids

Hydration

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

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:1) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

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

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

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

Photostability Very high

Every filter in this formula is photostable

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.

Polyglyceryl-5 Triisostearate Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate Synthetic Wax Copernicia Cerifera Wax Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Extract Polyhydroxystearic Acid Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Isostearate Glyceryl Caprylate Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter Iron Powder CI 15850

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
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Added colour

    CI 15850

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.
  • It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.

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)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-5 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. 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
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

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
Surfactant

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

Polyglyceryl-5 Triisostearate is the triester of Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-5

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

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

1,2-Propanediol, dibenzoate

Hydration
1 scientific reference
  • Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

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

Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids

Hydration
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

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

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate is the ester of Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleic Acid

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Surfactant

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

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:1) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration
6 Synthetic Wax Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

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

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.

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

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

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

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

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

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Extract is an extract of the Candelilla, Euphorbia Cerifera, Euphorbiaceae

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

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

12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer

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

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

Helianthus Annus Seed Wax

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.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
12 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Surfactant

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

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

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

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

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

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

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

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

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

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

Shorea Stenoptera Seed Extract is a fat obtained from the seeds of the Shorea stenoptera, Dipterocarpaceae

16 Iron Powder Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron

17 Titanium Dioxide UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
UV filter, Texture agent

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

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2021, pages 532-537
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, June 2020
  • Journal of Nanoparticle Research, March 2020
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, November 2019, pages 34-46
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, November 2019, pages 442-446
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September 2019, pages 223-234
  • Materials, July 2019, pages 1-24
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, April 2011, pages 58-67
  • Skin Therapy Letter, July-August 2008, pages 5-7
  • Environmental and Health Perspectives, July 2008, pages 893
18 CI 15850 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

POLYGLYCERYL-5 TRIISOSTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 ISOSTEARATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA CERA EXTRACT, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SHOREA STENOPTERA SEED BUTTER, IRON POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 15850.

How do I use Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

Apply an appropriate amount on lips whenever your lips feel dry.

What skin types is Vegan Melting 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 Vegan Melting 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 Vegan Melting Lip Balm fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-5 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Vegan Melting 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 Vegan Melting Lip Balm fragrance free?

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

Does Vegan Melting Lip Balm contain alcohol?

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

Is Vegan Melting Lip Balm silicone free?

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

Does Vegan Melting Lip Balm contain essential oils?

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

Is Vegan Melting Lip Balm paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Vegan Melting 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 Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Vegan Melting Lip Balm have?

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

Who makes Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

MIXSOON.

What UV filters are in Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).

Is Vegan Melting Lip Balm broad spectrum?

Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.

Does Vegan Melting Lip Balm leave a white cast?

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.

Is Vegan Melting Lip Balm reef safe?

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.

Can I wear Vegan Melting Lip Balm under makeup?

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.

How often should I reapply Vegan Melting Lip Balm?

Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.

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