Bioderma Cicabio Lip Balm Review

Bioderma Cicabio Lip Balm Review

Ceryn

  • Beauty expert since 2015
  • Loves: glowy skin and sunkissed scents

If I don't have a lip balm close by, I panic. I wish that was a joke, but it's essential when you have chronically dry lips. That's why I'm thrilled Bioderma is releasing a lip balm as part of their best-selling Cicabio range. Cicabio formulas are best known for their repairing qualities, so I was eager to test the Bioderma Cicabio Lip Balm and see how it lived up to my expectations.

What Does The Bioderma Cicabio Lip Balm Do?


It soothes chapped, irritated and cracked lips by repairing the skin at all levels. As well as restoring the lips, the formula also smoothes fine lines and wrinkles for a fuller effect and creates a barrier to shield and protect. 

How Does it Work?


The dermatologist-approved formula contains middle molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which draws hydration deep into the skin. Rare in lip care, this active ingredient, at this weight, smooths fine lines and wrinkles for naturally fuller-looking lips. There’s also a lipid complex (including squalane, jojoba, and shea oils), which boosts the skin’s barrier, and polyglutamic acid, 5x more hydrating than hyaluronic acid. As lip balms go, Cicabio means business.


What Does It Smell And Feel Like?


It's fragrance-free, so it doesn't have any added scent. Its natural aroma is subtle, slightly nutty perhaps, which I'd put down to the oils in the formula, but it's very slight and almost undetectable. The lip balm has a lightweight, gel-cream texture that feels soft and soothing on the lips. It absorbs quickly and doesn't feel sticky. 

What Does It Look Like On?


It gives lips a very subtle sheen - it's not shiny. Lips look hydrated and plump, and irritation and redness are reduced. 

Best Place And Time To Use It?


Use the applicator to apply directly to the lips as often as needed. For an intense repairing effect, apply a thick layer.

What's Special About The Design?


The lip balm comes in a elongated squeezy tube, perfect for application on-the-go. 

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