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Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm, for Lips, Elbows & Cuticles

The Ordinary

Current Price $9.50
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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Best for: Dry skin
  • Best for: Combination skin

Details & care

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

Who it's for: Ideal for all skin types.

What it does: Formulated with well-loved hydrator squalane, this balm leverages its emollience to provide immediate, long-lasting hydration and skin barrier support. It features a unique blend of amino acids that helps retain and seal in moisture while offering noticeably softer skin.

How to use: Apply to lips as needed or use as the last step of your skin-care routine as a moisturizer.

  • Cruelty-free
  • 0.5 oz.
  • Item #10395588

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.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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The Ordinary

The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.

Reviews

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4.2 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 29, 2026
Nice
Gifted by The Ordinary. Oh my God! I was looking for something to improve my lip texture, and I couldn’t be happier to get this one from The Ordinary. It's soothing and feels great. Highly recommend this brand!
madelinnerodrig
Reposted from deciem.com

Most helpful critical review

Mar 20, 2026
Bad
I am pretty disappointed with this product to be honest. I first purchased it because I have dry and sore lips, and not going to lie, but the packaging does attract me a lot to this product trying this product. But after using it for over two weeks, I still don't see any improvement. It doesn't feel nice on the lips and worst of all, it smells like fish.
angkk
Reposted from spacenk.com
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madelinnerodrig
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 29, 2026
Nice
Gifted by The Ordinary. Oh my God! I was looking for something to improve my lip texture, and I couldn’t be happier to get this one from The Ordinary. It's soothing and feels great. Highly recommend this brand!
Sarah
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 28, 2026
Cute
I received this complimentary from theordinary and I love how compact and small it is the shape is so cute and practical I just slip it in my purse and it is much easier to find versus a regular lip balm stick
Megan95
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 28, 2026
Not as advertised
I received the new Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm complimentary from The Ordinary in exchange for my honest feedback. I was really excited and wanted to love this product, but it’s just nothing like I was expecting. The shape of the packaging is super cute and unique, but it’s really difficult to screw the cap on/off and it’s going to be hard to squeeze the product out once it’s no longer full. While it is hydrating, it’s definitely more of a serum than a balm and it doesn’t stay on the lips for more than 30 minutes. Overall I don’t not like this product, but I feel as though it’s improperly advertised and I think the packaging will become an issue as I start running low.
Beck
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 28, 2026
Lip Balm
I was gifted the squaline lip balm complimentary from the Ordinary to try out and really like the design and packaging. However not sure if it’s my lips but the balm didn’t do much for me. It would only feel hydrated for a little bit.
deciem.com response
Hi Beck, thanks for sharing your experience with Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm! We're sorry to hear you didn't find this formula hydrating enough. A good tip is to apply a drop of Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 to the lips first, then follow Squalane + Amino Acids Lip balm for extra hydration and to plump the lips.
AG07
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 28, 2026
Love this formula
gifted by theordinary. Loved this lip balm. I really felt like it actually left my lips hydrated and I liked how it felt on. Only downside is the applicator isn’t my favorite but overall I would recommend especially if you’re looking for something without fragrance.
Khrystyna
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 27, 2026
Great!
Really nice lip balm! It feels lightweight, not sticky, and keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours. I love using it both during the day and overnight. Simple but works great 👍complimentary from the ordinary
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Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm, for Lips, Elbows & Cuticles
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