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Brightening Lip Balm with SPF 50The Derma Co
1% Vitamin C Brightening Lip BalmA lip care built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A lip care built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 149.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen6
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Jojoba Esters, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Zinc Oxide
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Candelilla Cera, Cera Microcristallina, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin11
May increase shine or excess oil.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin8
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Paraffin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
4 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Ozokerite
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50
Learn more about Ozokerite →Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →
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