Araza Beauty Coconut Color Glossy Balm

This glossy balm is made with a simple base of castor oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to give lips comfortable shine with more of a balm feel than a traditional gloss. The texture is richer and more protective than a lightweight lip oil, and the tinted options use mineral pigments for color.

Ingredients

Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil*, cera alba (beeswax), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Ricinus communis (castor) wax, Stevia rebaudiana (stevia) extract, Eugenia stipitata (araza fruit) extract*, tocopherol.
May contain: iron oxides (CI 77497, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), mica (CI 77019), carmine (CI 75470), ultramarines (CI 77007), essential oil blend*.
*The brand marks these as organic.

Certifications

  • Organic ingredients (brand-stated; select ingredients are marked with an asterisk as organic, but the product itself is not presented as USDA Organic certified)

  • Cruelty-free (brand-stated)

What I Like

  • EWG rating: 2, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer.

  • I like that this is truly a balm-gloss hybrid. It gives shine, but still feels conditioning and comfortable.

  • The ingredient list is short and readable, which I appreciate for lip products.

  • The tint options rely on mineral pigments rather than synthetic dyes.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This is not vegan due to beeswax, and some shades may contain carmine, which is also animal-derived.

  • The essential oil blend is not specified here. If you know your lips are sensitive to essential oils, choosing a shade without that blend (if available) or patch testing is a smart step.

  • Coconut oil is a richer oil. If you prefer a very lightweight feel, you may like this best in a thinner layer.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

This formula does not include retinoids or other commonly pregnancy-restricted actives. For very sensitive or frequently irritated lips, the main consideration is how your skin responds to essential oils (if included in your shade). Patch testing with a small amount first is a reasonable step if you are prone to lip irritation.

Essential oil transparency note: essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing. Feather & Nest prioritizes brands that emphasize ingredient transparency and purity practices whenever available.