Minimalist · lip balm

L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm

Name: Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm
Brand: Minimalist

Suits dry, normal, sensitive skin.

Miyu's take

Best for

Dry, chapped lips
Dull lip color
Lips needing antioxidant boost
Daily lip protection

Avoid if

Allergic to coffee
Very sensitive to acids
Contains vitamin C — use sunscreen, avoid mixing with retinol

Good

Deeply hydrating
Brightens lip color
Antioxidant rich
Smooths lip texture

Watch out

May feel thick
Slight coffee scent

What reviewers say

From 30 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.

Liked

Reduces lip pigmentation and dark borders
Lightens lips, making them pinkish
Hydrates and reduces chapped lips

Disliked

Slow results, requires consistent long-term use
Small product size for the cost

Problems reviewers reported

No visible result — in 6 of 181 reviews

Full ingredient list

As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.

Glycerin, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Microcrystaline Wax, Ozokerite, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, BHT

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