Eucerin Acute Lip Balm Intensive Lip Care 10 ml

When should you use this intensive lip care product for chapped lips?

Eucerin Acute Lip Balm Intensive Lip Care is a tube-style balm designed for very dry, chapped, and cracked lips. It is the successor to Eucerin Soothing Lip Balm, featuring a new formula. Among our products for dry and damaged lips, it stands out for its licochalcone A—a soothing extract from Chinese licorice root (Glycyrrhiza inflata)—combined with panthenol, the form of vitamin B5 used in cosmetics, and glycerin.

When cold, wind, or the dry air of heated rooms has left lips fragile, they feel tight and become chapped. This balm helps extremely dry and chapped lips: its base of oils and waxes—including castor oil, shea butter, evening primrose oil, and beeswax—coats them with a supple veil, while licochalcone A adds its soothing touch.

Glycerin attracts water and locks it into the skin’s outer layers. The balm soothes and moisturizes the lips, leaving them softer and more supple. Its fragrance-free formula is a welcome choice for such delicate skin, which lacks sebaceous glands to protect itself.

It’s the perfect care for times when lips suffer the most: winter, outdoor sports, breathing through your mouth when you have a cold, or days spent in an air-conditioned office. The tube fits easily into a pocket or bag, so you’ll have it on hand as soon as your lips start to feel dry again.

The balm does not contain sunscreen. When skiing or hiking, when snow and altitude intensify UV rays, we recommend using it in combination with the Mustela Baby-Child-Family SPF 50 sunscreen stick: the stick protects your lips while you’re out in the sun, and then the balm takes over in the evening and as soon as the sun goes down.

How do you apply this lip balm?

Directions for Use

On dry lips, apply a thin layer to the lips and the surrounding skin every day, as often as needed.

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Precautions

• For external use only, on the lips and the area around them. Avoid contact with the eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• Suitable for children ages 3 and up. For children under 3, consult a pharmacist or doctor.
• Contains castor oil, beeswax, shea butter, evening primrose oil, and licorice extract. Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients, particularly propolis or bee products.
• Castor oil and beeswax are known, albeit rare, causes of contact allergy on the lips. Discontinue use if the lips become red, swollen, or burn, or if they begin to peel after application, and consult a pharmacist or doctor.
• If you have a cold sore, do not apply the tube directly to the lesion. The balm is for personal use only: do not share it.
• A bleeding crack, a scab, or a sore that does not heal within two to three weeks, lips that are constantly peeling, or cracks at the corners of the mouth should be examined by a doctor: this cosmetic product does not treat lip conditions.
• If you are taking medication that dries out your lips, ask your doctor or pharmacist which products to use in conjunction with it.
• Close the tube tightly after each use. Store away from heat. Use within 12 months after opening. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the ingredients in this treatment for dry and chapped lips?

Ingredients

Octyldodecanol, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Aqua, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Pantolactone, Calcium Pantothenate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Cera Alba, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate.

Packaging

10 ml tube.

Our expert advice on Eucerin Acute Lip Balm for chapped lips

Chapped lips are often made worse by a habit we do without thinking: licking our lips. Saliva provides temporary relief, then evaporates, drawing moisture from the skin, and the cycle repeats. Breaking this habit is just as important as using the balm. Another common mistake is picking at flaky skin: let it peel off on its own. And if a crack doesn’t heal despite regular care, this is a warning sign of a condition that isn’t healing—and that should take priority over everything else.

When it comes to your skincare routine, consistency trumps quantity: applying the product several times throughout the day is better than applying a single thick layer in the morning. In the evening, we recommend applying a slightly more generous amount and leaving it on overnight. The air in your bedroom matters too: an overheated room dries out your lips while you sleep.

FAQ

Can I apply Eucerin Acute Lip Balm under my lipstick?

Yes. It’s best to apply it a few minutes before putting on makeup so that the lipstick stays on better. On very chapped lips, lipstick can accentuate the cracks—it’s best to wait until your lips are smooth again before applying it.

Will my lips get used to Eucerin Acute Lip Balm?

No. Lip balm does not contain any addictive substances. The need to reapply it frequently is caused by external conditions—such as cold, wind, or heated air—and decreases as those conditions improve.

Does Eucerin Acute Lip Balm leave a greasy film on my lips?

Its base of oils and waxes leaves a slightly glossy finish, which fades over the course of a few minutes. The tube with a dispenser tip allows you to control the amount applied, preventing overuse.