Medicated lip balm
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Blistex Medicated lip balm scores 6.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (8.7) and formulation safety (8.6).
✶ Hero ingredients
Natural wax occlusive
Works on your skin
Fatty alcohol that softens skin
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Blistex Medicated lip balm stand out
Blistex Medicated lip balm is a decent lip-care with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Camphor, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (7.3) and low irritation risk (8.7). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
- ⚠Fragrance-sensitive individuals — scent ingredients sit high in the formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Camphor
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Cetyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Cetyl Palmitate
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Isopropyl Myristate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Lanolin Oil
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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23 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Locks moisture in7
- Softens and smooths6
- Other ingredient4
- Works on your skin3
- Added scent1
- Keeps the product fresh1
- Added colour1