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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This colour lip balm contains Habbatus Sauda, Korean Cromwell and Vitamin E to deeply hydrates and protects your lips while Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter help nourish without flakiness heal.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCopernicia cerifera cera~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraGlycol montanate~3.4–5.1%
Shorea robusta resin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDiisostearyl malate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC14-22 alkane~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilOctocrylene~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneSaccharomyces/lithospermum erythrorhizon root oil ferment filtrate~0.35–0.8%
Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAngelica gigas root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractGlycyrrhiza uralensis extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSilica~0.3–0.75%
Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractBenzophenone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 oleate~0.15–0.65%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMenthol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Alumina~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTin oxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideBenzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolCi 42090~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Paraffin, Copernicia cerifera cera, Glycol montanate, Shorea robusta resin, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C14-22 alkane, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Ricinus communis seed oil, Octocrylene, Saccharomyces/lithospermum erythrorhizon root oil ferment filtrate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Angelica gigas root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Silica, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Benzophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Menthol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Titanium dioxide, Tin oxide, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Ci 42090, Unknown, Ci 15850
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ALIAColour lip balm- peachYOUR PRODUCT | Apa BeautyApa Lush Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | — | $39.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Microcristallina |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "ALIA - Colour lip balm- peach" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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