Avène Essentiels Moisturizing Lip Balm 4g

When should you use this lip balm for daily moisturizing?

Avène Essentiels Moisturizing Lip Balm is a lip care stick formulated with Avène thermal spring water, edelweiss extract with antioxidant properties, and a blend of plant-based oils and waxes—castor, safflower, shea, jojoba, and carnauba, combined with beeswax.

Lips have neither sebaceous nor sweat glands: nothing naturally protects them when the air becomes dry. This balm provides daily hydration for lips that feel tight and uncomfortable, and is part of our line of lip care products for everyday hydration.

It soothes sensitive lips and protects them from daily dryness caused by external aggressors: cold, wind, and dry air from heating or air conditioning. Regular application keeps lips supple throughout the day, without waiting for them to chap.

Its clear finish leaves no residue, and its slightly fruity scent makes application a pleasant experience. The stick is water-resistant and suitable for the whole family: it fits easily into a pocket, purse, or backpack, and the two-pack lets you keep one at home and one with you.

Days spent outdoors—whether skiing or at the beach—call for an extra step to care for your lips. For this , we recommend the Isdin Protector Labial SPF50+ lip balm. Its sunscreen filters protect lips from UV rays during sun exposure, while the Avène stick takes over the rest of the time to keep them comfortable day-to-day.

How do you apply this lip balm?

Directions for Use

Apply to the entire lips as often as needed.

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Precautions

• Suitable for adults and children ages 2 and up. For children under 2, consult your pharmacist.
• For external use on the lips only. For children, apply the stick yourself or supervise application: do not chew or swallow the stick.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients. The formula contains beeswax: if you are allergic to bee products, consult your pharmacist before use.
• Contains anethole, linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate, and vanillin, which are fragrance allergens subject to mandatory declaration. If you have a history of fragrance allergies, consult your pharmacist before use.
• Do not apply to deep, oozing, or infected lesions.
• For personal use only: this lip balm is not suitable for sharing, especially if you have a cold sore.
• This lip balm does not contain sunscreen: when exposed to the sun, in the mountains, or at the beach, use a lip balm with sun protection.
• If your lips remain chapped after two to three weeks of regular use, or if you experience cracked corners of the mouth, scabs, or swelling, consult a pharmacist or doctor.
• If redness, tingling, or swelling occurs after application, discontinue use. If the discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
• Close the stick after use and store it away from heat. Use within the time period indicated on the packaging after opening. Keep out of reach of young children.

What are the ingredients in this sensitive lip care product?

Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Anethole, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Geranyl Acetate, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Ribes Rubrum (Currant) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vanillin, Water (Aqua).

99.5% naturally derived ingredients.

Product Details

4 g stick, sold individually or in a pack of two sticks.

Our expert advice on the Avène Moisturizing Lip Stick

The action that undoes a lip balm’s effects the fastest is licking your lips. Licking dry lips provides temporary relief, but then the saliva evaporates, taking the moisture from your lips with it, which makes them feel even drier. Children do this without thinking, and it’s often this cycle that perpetuates the red, dry ring around the mouth. It’s best to apply the balm as soon as the urge strikes. And if your lips don’t regain their suppleness despite regular care, taking extra care of lips that remain chapped takes priority over switching lip balms.

Apply the balm so that it extends slightly beyond the lip line and reaches the corners of the mouth, where the skin cracks first. Reapply a layer after meals and after drinking, since water and food wash away the protective film. From fall through the end of winter, keep a lip balm in every coat rather than just one that you might forget at home.

FAQ

Can I become dependent on the Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm?

No. The Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm is not habit-forming: your lips do not “forget” how to protect themselves just because you’re moisturizing them. The need to reapply frequently is more a sign that your lips are exposed to cold, wind, or dry air, and this need decreases once these conditions subside.

Can I apply the Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm before my lipstick?

Yes. The Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm can be used as a makeup base, especially on sensitive lips. It’s recommended to let it absorb for a minute before applying lipstick, so the color adheres properly and doesn’t slide off the balm’s protective layer.

Can I apply the Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm at night before bed?

Yes. The Avène Moisturizing Lip Balm is also suitable for use as a nighttime treatment—one of the most beneficial times of the day: while you sleep, the protective film remains in place for several hours straight. A slightly thicker layer than during the day is sufficient.