Shea + Aloe Moisturizering Lip Balm
Lip Care

Shea + Aloe Moisturizering Lip Balm

Burt's Bees
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
1.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
82% Natural6% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Menthol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
CitralMax 65.0%
Max concentration:65.0%
Product types:(a) Lip make-up products, lipstick, lip salves(b) Deodorants and antiperspirants(c) Eye products, face make-up and make-up remover(d) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray)(e) Leave-on skin products (except lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants, fragrance products, eye products, face make-up and make-up remover) and nail products(f) Oral products(g) Hair leave-on products(h) Skin and hair rinse-off products(i) Leave-on products for the anogenital area (baby wipes and intimate wipes)
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural6% synthetic
14 natural 2 unknown 1 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural, 12% unknown and 6% synthetic.

Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

emollient5:Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
skin conditioning5:Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
fragrance4:Beeswax, Menthyl Lactate, Limonene, Linalool

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Waxy, emollient balm or oil — melts on contact with lip temperature
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, protected — waxy barrier that softens on contact

Waxy, emollient — melts at lip temperature for comfortable wear. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.