Carmex Lip Balm Jar 7.5g
Lip Balm

Carmex Lip Balm Jar 7.5g

Carmex
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
69% Natural15% 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.

BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Camphor
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Menthol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 4.5 — Effective
4.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.5
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

69% natural16% synthetic
9 natural 2 unknown 2 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 15% unknown and 16% synthetic.

Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance7:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, BHT, Camphor, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool, Terpineol
skin conditioning - emollient3:Petrolatum, Lanolin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
skin conditioning3:Lanolin, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Standard lightweight lotion consistency
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.