Burts Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm (Original Beeswax)
Burts Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm (Original Beeswax) lists 11 ingredients on its label, 11 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Worth making? By target market
Judged by the AI opportunity engine on bestseller boards, the peer library and that market’s regulations. Scores are relative; confidence only says whether a person should look again. Cost, MOQ and lead time are outside the verdict and come from partner-factory quotes.
Mexico72/100confidence high
Develop a value-priced, Spanish-labeled peppermint-infused beeswax lip balm targeting young women in tier-1 cities, sold through e-commerce and pharmacy chains to compete on freshness and natural ingredients rather than price alone.
- COFEPRIS regulations are less restrictive regarding natural/beeswax-based ingredients than FDA/EU organic claims, making the '100% Natural' marketing angle viab
- Lip balm is a high-frequency, low-ticket SKUs in Mexico with strong seasonal demand (dry winter + sun exposure), and the peppermint differentiator matches the '
- Local manufacturing or private label potential is high in Mexico due to established cosmetic hubs in CDMX/Querétaro, allowing for rapid localization of packagin
Risks: Brick-and-mortar dominance in Mexico still favors local brands like Boticario or Nivea Mexicana; a new 'Burt's Bees' competitor would face fierce shelf-space co · The 'natural' claim requires strict adherence to NOM-202-SSA1 standards for labeling and advertising; any implication of medical benefit or unverified organic s
Claims / ingredients to check: Verify 'responsibly sourced' claims against COFEPRIS guidelines on green marketi · Ensure '100% Natural' aligns with the specific Mexican definition, as additives · Check that 'moisturize and soften' does not cross into therapeutic language proh
Brazil72/100confidence high
Launch a premium, single-ingredient-focused beeswax lip balm with strong 'clean beauty' certification and a fresh citrus or mint variant for urban, eco-conscious women in São Paulo and Rio.
- High cultural affinity for natural/hanji cosmetics and transparent sourcing claims in Brazil.
- Beeswax and natural oils align with the Brazilian preference for nourishing, botanical-based skincare over synthetic silicates.
- Peppermint sensation offers a distinct sensory differentiator in a market saturated with standard vanilla or unscented lip care.
Risks: ANVISA regulatory hurdles for specific natural extracts and essential oils require rigorous safety dossier submission. · Intense competition from established local players (e.g., Vult, Natura) who dominate the mass-market natural segment with lower price points.
Claims / ingredients to check: Verify '100% natural' claim compliance with ANVISA's strict definition of natura · Check for contraindications or labeling requirements for mentha piperita (pepper · Ensure lanolin content is clearly labeled as a potential allergen under Brazilia
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Wax-based balm with coconut and sunflower oils for occlusion. Mint oil adds cooling; lanolin boosts moisture but carries high allergen risk. Vitamin E and rosemary extract stabilize. Factory observation: Multi-oil system lacks standard preservatives, relying on raw material stability; strict oxidation control during manufacturing is critical for shelf life.
Key ingredients
- 皮肤调理剂
- cera alba (beeswaxcire d'abeille)
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- cocos nucifera oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- helianthus annuus seed oil
- FRAGRANCE
- mentha piperita oil
- ANTISTATIC
- lanolin
- ANTIOXIDANT
- tocopherol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| cera alba (beeswax | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| cire d'abeille) | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| cocos nucifera oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| helianthus annuus seed oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| mentha piperita oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| lanolin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| glycine soja oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| canola oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| limonene. | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- cera alba (beeswax
- Beeswax, natural emulsifier and film former; animal source, not suitable for vegan formulas.
- cire d'abeille)
- Beeswax (French name), natural emulsifier and film former; animal source, not vegan.
- cocos nucifera oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- helianthus annuus seed oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- mentha piperita oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- lanolin
- Wool-derived lipid, excellent occlusive emollient; high sensitization rate (wool alcohols), caution for sensitive skin.
- tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- glycine soja oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- canola oil
- Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.
- limonene.
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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