NCLA Beauty Balm Babe – Dragonfruit & Açaí Berries

Important note on lip balms

Lip products are used frequently and sit directly on the lips, so I pay close attention to ingredient transparency and how the formula is built. I look for clearly listed ingredients and relatively simple formulations, especially in products that may be reapplied throughout the day.

What I look for

For lip care, I focus on short, clearly stated ingredient lists composed of oils, waxes, and emollients that serve a purpose. I also pay attention to flavorings, potential allergens, and preservative choices, since this category may involve daily use.

Product description

NCLA Beauty Balm Babe in Dragonfruit & Açaí Berries is a nourishing lip balm formulated with a blend of plant-based oils, waxes, and emollients designed to soften and protect the lips. The base includes agave nectar, sweet almond oil, castor seed oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, and plant-derived waxes like carnauba and candelilla. The formula also includes carrot powder and orange peel powder, mica for appearance, and a flavor oil for scent and taste.

Ingredients: Agave tequiliana (agave nectar), Daucus carota (carrot powder), Citrus sinensis (orange peel powder), Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, lauryl laurate, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, hydrogenated castor oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, glyceryl stearate, sunflower oil, mica, flavor oil.

Certifications and standards

Cruelty-free (brand stated).
Vegan (brand stated).

What I like

I like that the ingredient list is clearly stated and built around plant-based oils and waxes rather than petroleum-based ingredients. The formula stays relatively simple for a flavored lip balm and feels nourishing on the lips.

Things to keep in mind

This balm contains sweet almond oil, so individuals with nut allergies should avoid this product. It also contains flavoring, which may not be suitable for everyone.

EWG rating is a 4 (when the ingredients are entered into the EWG ingredient analyzer). This score reflects potential concerns related to flavor oil and common allergen considerations rather than highly toxic ingredients.