Experiment Softwear Smoothing Lip Treatment Balm
- Balm
- All, Dry, Sensitive
- Semi-Glossy
- 1
A fragrance-free, vegan lip balm aimed at dry, flaky lips, worth a look if you want a non-sticky formula over a flavored or tinted balm.
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How it ranks among the 112 balms we track
4.5★ across 337 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
337 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Experiment's Softwear Smoothing Lip Balm is a .34 fl oz, vegan balm built on squalane, glycerin and pomegranate sterols, aimed at 24-hour hydration for extra dry or flaky lips.
The formula combines a humectant, glycerin, with squalane, an emollient, alongside pomegranate sterols, which the brand credits with gentle exfoliation rather than a scrub-based approach. It has a semi-glossy finish and no added fragrance or flavor, which sets it apart from many balms built around scent. The listing is thin on independent data beyond the brand's own claims, so the 24-hour hydration figure comes from Experiment rather than a third party.
- .34 fl oz vegan lip balm
- Built on squalane, glycerin and pomegranate sterols
- Fragrance-free and unflavored, semi-glossy finish
- Positioned for extra dry or flaky lips
Who it's for
Suited to anyone with chronically dry or flaky lips who wants a fragrance-free, non-sticky balm rather than a flavored gloss-balm hybrid. Less relevant for someone who wants a tinted or flavored lip product, since this is clear and unflavored.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Vegan formula with squalane and glycerin
- Fragrance-free and unflavored
- Semi-glossy, non-sticky finish
- Includes pomegranate sterols for gentle exfoliation
- Small .34 fl oz size
- 24-hour hydration claim is from the brand
Performance notes
Glycerin draws moisture in while squalane, an emollient similar to skin's own oils, helps seal it against the lip surface, the standard mechanism behind most long-wear lip hydration claims. Pomegranate sterols are included for a gentle exfoliating effect, meant to smooth flaky patches without a gritty scrub. The semi-glossy, non-sticky finish is a texture choice rather than a hydration claim.
Specifications
| Brand | Experiment |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Semi-Glossy |
| Material Type Free | Lanolin Free |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Long Lasting, Non-Greasy |
| Color | Clear |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All, Dry, Sensitive |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Is The Item Heat Sensitive | No |
| Asin | B0DVLXS94M |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FG-SW-FBA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,120 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #234 in Lip Balms & Moisturizers |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '337', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00198168494752 |
| Manufacturer | Experiment |
| Product Benefits | Exfoliating, Moisturizing, Repairing, Smoothing, Softening |
| Item Form | Balm |
| Special Ingredients | Squalane, Pomegranate Sterols |
| Additional Features | Clinically Proven Hydration, Gentle Exfoliation, Long-Lasting Protection, Non-Sticky Vegan Formula |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in balms.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment Softwear Smoothing Lip Treatment BalmThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 337 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip BalmBurt's Bees | 4.8 / 5 | 117,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Revlon Kiss Tinted Lip Balm with SPF 20Revlon | 4.6 / 5 | 16,700 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Summer Fridays Lip Butter BalmSummer Fridays | 4.7 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| NIVEA Smoothness Lip CareNivea | 4.6 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Experiment balms
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What ingredients does the Experiment Softwear lip balm use?
It is built on squalane, glycerin and pomegranate sterols, with no added fragrance or flavor.
Is this lip balm vegan?
Yes, the listing lists it as vegan, cruelty-free and lanolin-free.
What size does it ship in?
It comes in a .34 fl oz tube.