The Ordinary

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

3.3 · 601 reviews
1,009 ₽

What it is: A multi-use moisturizing balm designed to soften feel, nourish, and boost moisture within the lips, elbows, and cuticles. Skin Type: Normal and Dry Skincare Concerns: DrynessFormulation: Balm Highlighted Ingredients:- Squalane: Offers immediate surface level hydration and barrier support.- Amino Acids: Retains and seals in moisture.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This balm is formulated with well-known hydrator squalane as its base, and a biomimetic blend of amino acids and natural moisturizing factors to help seal in moisture. This balm leverages its emollience to provide immediate, long-lasting hydration and skin barrier support.While everyone's skin is different, this product was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to the skin in The Ordinary’s clinical test. Clinical Results: Clinical testing on 35 subjects after single application:- Boosts moisturization and provides all day hydrationClinical testing on 35 subjects after using product 3x/day for 1 week:- Noticeably softer lips with continued use - Significant improvement in the appearance of elbow dryness with continued use - Significant improvement in the appearance of cuticle softness with continued use

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What it is: A multi-use moisturizing balm designed to soften feel, nourish, and boost moisture within the lips, elbows, and cuticles. Skin Type: Normal and Dry Skincare Concerns: DrynessFormulation: Balm Highlighted Ingredients:- Squalane: Offers immediate surface level hydration and barrier support.- Amino Acids: Retains and seals in moisture.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This balm is formulated with well-known hydrator squalane as its base, and a biomimetic blend of amino acids and natural moisturizing factors to help seal in moisture. This balm leverages its emollience to provide immediate, long-lasting hydration and skin barrier support.While everyone's skin is different, this product was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to the skin in The Ordinary’s clinical test. Clinical Results: Clinical testing on 35 subjects after single application:- Boosts moisturization and provides all day hydrationClinical testing on 35 subjects after using product 3x/day for 1 week:- Noticeably softer lips with continued use - Significant improvement in the appearance of elbow dryness with continued use - Significant improvement in the appearance of cuticle softness with continued use

Customer reviews

5.0
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A lip balm that helps my chronic lip biting

I have always bit my lips since I was a little girl, so I decided to stop doing it, and then I quickly realized that I need extra moisture in my lips. I started with Vaseline but i don’t want to take it out everywhere because it is unhygienic, so I started using this 2 weeks ago and my lips started healing. When I used it at night I noticed a big difference the next day, my lips were softer and more hydrated. I don’t need to use it very often because it lasts a while so I use it maybe twice a day. I recommended, and you get a lot out of it.

9/18/2026
5.0
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Dry to healthy in days!

This product worked so well! My lips went from dry and cracked to smooth and healthy in less than a week! Highly recommended

9/15/2026
5.0
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Must have

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really love this lip balm! It feels lightweight and smooth on the lips without being sticky or heavy. It keeps my lips feeling soft and hydrated, and I love how easy it is to use throughout the day. Perfect for everyday use, especially when my lips need a little extra moisture. Definitely one I’ll keep reaching for!

9/2/2026
5.0
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Favorite basic lip balm this year

I’ve bought 3 of these and adore them. The consistency is smooth and not sticky. The application is easy, and it’s price point is phenom. My go-to daytime lip balm for the past year!

8/28/2026
2.0
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NOT WORTH IT!!!

When I first used it was nice but after a while I realized that it is not hydrating and the formula is very thin and I had to reapply so much terrible lip balm and It also smelled very weird.

8/24/2026
3.0
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not good not bad

usually i absoloutely love and products from the ordinary, but this one just wasnt for me. i just felt like it soaked in rly fast and didnt give me the hydration im looking for. maybe itll work better for sm else but just not for me. if it had been more hydrating it would have been a good product.

8/15/2026
2.0
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Worst tube design for lip balm, hard to squeeze and get the product out.

8/10/2026
3.0
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Not bad, but not amazing either

I like this lip balm, but the size is so unfortunate for the steep pricing. $10 for something I am going to run out of after 2 weeks of consistent use is ridiculous!! I also find this to be too small irregardless of the price, this is so easy to lose and never see again. I’m usually a big fan of the ordinary products, but this one is just okay.

7/17/2026
5.0
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Great balm!

This is a great lip balm. Doesn’t have any fragrance nor taste. The balm is really thick so what I do as a trick is that I hold the pouch in my hands for about 20-30 seconds and then squeeze very little. That little bit of balm will do the work. I love it!! It’s a must have!

6/28/2026
5.0
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Restored my peeling lips - winter savior

Over winter this was one of the things that saved my lips. After other lip products leave my lips peeling and bumpy, I use this for a few days and my lips are restored. If you can, get it with the carabiner and keep it on your keys for convenience.

6/19/2026