The Ordinary

Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
66%
Combination (dry)
66%
Balanced
96%
Combination (oily)
74%
Oily
74%

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Ingredients
4
Benefits
1
Actives
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A multi-use moisturizing balm designed to soften feel, nourish, and boost moisture within the lips, elbows, and cuticles

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
PHA

About Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm

Overview

Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm is a cushioning balm from The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 27 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Betaine, Sodium PCA and Polyglycerin-3, 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 Betaine, Sodium PCA, Polyglycerin-3 and Squalane.

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

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil and Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), 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 antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 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

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • 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 17 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 10 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

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.

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

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

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

Hydration

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

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration

6th 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

Hydration

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

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing

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

L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid

Hydration

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

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Glycine

Hydration

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

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration

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 Moderate

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 Low

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 (26)

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

Squalane Sorbitan Olivate Aqua Trihydroxystearin Betaine Jojoba Esters Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Sodium PCA PCA Serine Alanine Arginine Proline Glycine Glutamic Acid Lysine HCL Threonine Sodium Lactate Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax Polyglycerin-3 Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone Tocopherol Calcium Gluconate Sodium Benzoate

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

    Adansonia Digitata Seed 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)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Olivate, Adansonia Digitata 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 27 ingredients on the label.

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

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.

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

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

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
2 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

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

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

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

Water

4 Trihydroxystearin Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
5 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
6 Jojoba Esters Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Soothing

6th 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

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

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

Helianthus Annus Seed Wax

8 Sodium PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
  • IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
  • Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
9 PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-11S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 2-10, and December 2016, pages 567-575
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, December 2014, pages 231-239
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • Marine Drugs, March 2018, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
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.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
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.

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
14 Glycine pH adjuster
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

Glycine

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345
15 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Malaysian Applied Biology, May 2018, pages 113–117
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153-158
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 41S-64S
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 2003, pages 1, 023-1, 029
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
18 Sodium Lactate Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Exfoliant, pH adjuster

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium lactate

Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Nutrition Reviews Advance Article, July 2020, pages 1-16
  • Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, March 2014, pages 321-326
  • Materials Sciences and Applications, January 2012, pages 18-23
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2007, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 1998, pages 1-241
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil is the oil expressd from the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae

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

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax is the wax obtained from the flowers of Acacia decurrens, Leguminosae

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

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Triglycerol

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

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

3-Decanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-,[6]-Gingerone

Anti-Aging Soothing
24 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

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
25 Calcium Gluconate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Calcium gluconate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
27 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

SQUALANE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, AQUA, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, BETAINE, JOJOBA ESTERS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, SODIUM PCA, PCA, SERINE, ALANINE, ARGININE, PROLINE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, LYSINE HCL, THREONINE, SODIUM LACTATE, ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX, POLYGLYCERIN-3, HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL DECANONE, TOCOPHEROL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM BENZOATE.

What are the active ingredients in Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

GLUCONOLACTONE.

How do I use Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

-Apply to lips, cuticles, and elbows as needed

What skin types is Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm good for?

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

Is Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating 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 Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Olivate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating 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 Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm fragrance free?

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

Does Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm contain alcohol?

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

Is Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm silicone free?

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

Does Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm contain essential oils?

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

Is Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm have?

It lists 27 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm?

The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada.

Brand
The Ordinary
Country
Canada

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