Boticário Botik Cica Panthenol & Ceramides Lip Balm – 0.25 fl oz (7.5 ml)

Dry, sensitive lips ask for something gentle and comfortable. Boticário Botik Cica Panthenol & Ceramides Lip Balm – 0.25 fl oz (7.5 ml) is a fragrance-free moisturizing lip balm with a light gel texture, made for everyday lip care.

It comes straight from Brazil: Botik is the dermocosmetic line of O Boticário, the country's best-known beauty house, and this balm is formulated and produced in Brazil in the same 7.5 ml squeeze tube sold there.

The gel melts on contact, feels light rather than waxy or sticky, and stays clear on the lips, so it can be worn on its own or smoothed on underneath your favorite lipstick.

Key Features:

• Light gel texture: not greasy, not sticky and not waxy, so lips feel comfortable rather than coated.
• Cica, panthenol and ceramides: the formula is built around Centella Asiatica extract, panthenol and a ceramide blend (Ceramide NP, AP and EOP).
• Moisture that helps soften the look of dryness: humectants and emollients help lips look smoother and feel supple through the day.
• Fragrance-free: no Parfum in the ingredient list, a plus if you prefer unscented lip care.
• Invisible finish: the clear gel leaves no white cast and adapts to every skin tone, alone or under lipstick.
• Travel-size 7.5 ml tube: a slim squeeze tube that fits a pocket, purse or carry-on.
• Contains soy and quinoa derivatives: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil Ethyl Esters are in the formula — read the full INCI below if you have a soy or quinoa sensitivity.

How To Use

1. Start with clean, dry lips.
2. Squeeze a small amount of the gel onto a fingertip, or apply straight from the tube.
3. Spread one thin, even layer over the whole lip area.
4. Reapply whenever lips feel dry, and again before bed.

Expert Tip: Because the gel is light and non-greasy, it doubles as a base under color — apply, let it settle for a moment, then add your lipstick on top.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Centella Asiatica Extract (Cica): the botanical extract that gives the line its "Cica" name, a classic soothing-feel ingredient in Brazilian and Asian skincare.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): a well-known humectant that helps lips hold moisture and feel softer.
• Ceramides NP, AP and EOP with Phytosphingosine and Cholesterol: lipid-type ingredients that give the balm its conditioning, cushioning feel.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: a low-weight form of hyaluronic acid that helps draw water into the surface of the lips.
• Plant oils — grape seed, marula and sunflower: emollient oils that help lips look smooth and feel comfortable.
• Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): antioxidant ingredients that also help keep the oil phase stable.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil); Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer; Dimethicone; Polybutene; Panthenol; Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer; Isohexadecane; Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Sebacate Crosspolymer; Microcrystalline Wax; Aqua (Water); Vegetable Oil; Tocopheryl Acetate; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Linoleic Acid; Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Phenoxyethanol; Bisabolol; Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil; Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil; Glycerin; Polysorbate 20; Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract; Sodium Saccharin; Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer; Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate; Silica; PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate; Xanthan Gum; Sodium Hyaluronate; Centella Asiatica Extract; Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil Ethyl Esters; Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract; Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate; Linolenic Acid; Maltodextrin; Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum; Caprylyl Glycol; Gluconolactone; Ethylhexylglycerin; Hydrolyzed Soy Protein; Sodium Alginate; Ceramide NP; Phenylethyl Alcohol; Ceramide AP; Phytosphingosine; Sodium Benzoate; Cholesterol; Potassium Sorbate; Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) Leaf Extract; Carbomer; Tocopherol; Collagen; Mannose; Tripeptide-1; Calcium Gluconate; BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene); Glucose; Ceramide EOP; Coenochloris Signiensis Extract; Lecithin.

Consumer guidance from the label: Do not apply to irritated or broken skin. Discontinue use if sensitization occurs. Keep the product tightly closed, away from light and excessive heat. Keep out of reach of children. External use only.

Allergen note: this formula contains Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (soy) and Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil Ethyl Esters (quinoa), plus Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract and Lecithin. It also contains Collagen, an animal-derived ingredient, so it is not vegan. Anyone with a soy, quinoa or coconut allergy should review the full INCI above before use, and because lip products are inevitably ingested in small amounts, this matters more here than in a face cream.

O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, and grew into the largest beauty franchise network in Brazil, with thousands of stores across the country and a presence in dozens of markets worldwide. Botik is its dermocosmetic line, developed with the brand's Swiss Technology signature. No O Boticário product is tested on animals, and the brand carries certified cruelty-free status.

FAQ

Is this lip balm tinted or does it leave a white cast?

Neither. It is a clear gel with no colorants in the ingredient list, so it goes on invisible on every skin tone and will not change the shade of a lipstick worn over it.

Does it have a scent or flavor?

There is no Parfum in the ingredient list, so it is fragrance-free. Sodium Saccharin appears in the formula as a taste-masking ingredient, which is common in lip products.

Can I wear it under lipstick or lip liner?

Yes. The texture is light and non-sticky, so it works well as a base — just let it settle for a moment before you apply color.

Is the packaging in Portuguese?

Yes. This is the Brazilian retail tube, so the carton and tube are printed in Portuguese. The English ingredient list and directions above are translated from that label.

How long does one 7.5 ml tube last?

It depends on how often you reapply, but a thin layer goes a long way and the slim tube is designed to be carried and used daily.

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