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Birch Moisturizing Lip BalmA lip care built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A lip care built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 18.70 · checked 25 Sept 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

Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Tripeptide-1
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triisostearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Kojic Dipalmitate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
2 / 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
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
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
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsion Stabilising
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil →
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