The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm is a multi-use moisturizing balm that softens, nourishes, and boosts moisture in lips, elbows, and cuticles. Reach for it throughout the day to replenish dry areas with immediate, long lasting hydration and skin barrier support.

Formula & Size
Moisturizing balm with squalane as its base and a biomimetic blend of amino acids and natural moisturizing factors to help seal in moisture. Size: 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml.

Skin Types & Concerns
Normal and dry skin. Especially suited to dryness in lips, elbows, and cuticles.

Key Benefits
Softens the feel of dry lips and skin.
Provides immediate hydration and helps retain moisture.
Supports the skin barrier.
Helps improve the appearance of elbow dryness and cuticle softness with continued use.

Highlighted Ingredients
Squalane: Offers immediate surface level hydration and barrier support.
Amino Acids: Help retain and seal in moisture.

Product Highlights & Callouts
Fragrance free, alcohol free, and silicone free. Vegan, gluten free, and cruelty free. Comes in recyclable packaging.
Formulated without parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS and SLES, triclocarban, or triclosan.

Clinical Results
In clinical testing on 35 subjects after a single application, the balm boosted moisturization and provided all day hydration.
In clinical testing on 35 subjects using the product three times daily for one week, continued use produced noticeably softer lips, significant improvement in the appearance of elbow dryness, and significant improvement in the appearance of cuticle softness.
The product was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing in The Ordinary’s clinical test. Individual skin responses vary; this does not guarantee that irritation cannot occur.

Ingredients
Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Aqua (Water), Trihydroxystearin, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Pca, Pca, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Sodium Lactate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate.

How To Use
Apply to lips, cuticles, and elbows as needed.

Patch Test Before Use
Apply a small amount to a clean area of skin on the upper forearm. Keep the area dry. If the product specifies a duration of use, rinse off after that time; otherwise, rinse off after 24 hours. Do not use the product if redness, burning, itching, blistering, or irritation occurs at any time during the test.

Additional Guidance
If purchasing for a teen, consult The Ordinary’s Teen Resource Guide before use.