The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm

What it is: A multi-use moisturizing balm designed to soften feel, nourish, and boost moisture within the lips, elbows, and cuticles.

Skin Type: Normal and Dry

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Formulation: Balm

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane: Offers immediate surface level hydration and barrier support.
- Amino Acids: Retains and seals in moisture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This balm is formulated with well-known hydrator squalane as its base, and a biomimetic blend of amino acids and natural moisturizing factors to help seal in moisture. This balm leverages its emollience to provide immediate, long-lasting hydration and skin barrier support.

While everyone's skin is different, this product was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to the skin in The Ordinary’s clinical test.

Clinical Results: Clinical testing on 35 subjects after single application:
- Boosts moisturization and provides all day hydration

Clinical testing on 35 subjects after using product 3x/day for 1 week:
- Noticeably softer lips with continued use
- Significant improvement in the appearance of elbow dryness with continued use
- Significant improvement in the appearance of cuticle softness with continued use