Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm — Efficacy 3.3/5.0, Safety 3.0/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

Lip CareDry, chapped lips
Efficacy
Basic
3.3 / 5.0
Safety
Irritant
3.0 / 5.0
System Verdict
Basic emollient lip balm that moisturizes adequately but irritates with peppermint oil and fragrance allergens. Efficacy score reflects strong occlusion from beeswax and emollients like coconut/sunflower oils in top positions for barrier protection, plus trace antioxidant support from Tocopherol and rosemary extract; no deductions for pH or packaging as it's a stable anhydrous balm, but lacks advanced actives or modern alternatives like peptides.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilTocopherolGlycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Beeswax
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilMentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilLanolinCanola OilLimoneneLinaloolEugenol
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