Anna Sui

Anna Sui Lip Balm E

Name: Anna Sui - Lip Balm E
Brand: Anna Sui

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Long-lasting smooth formula is formulated with Rosa canina fruit extract for its moisturizing effects.”

Source: Beautylish

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.

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).

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.3–0.7%

MethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface~0.15–0.65%

Zea mays oilKey activeEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.15–0.5%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.8–7.1%

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.1–1.6%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.9–1.3%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~5.1–7.7%

Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.5%

Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2–3.1%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.35–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.8–7.1%est.

Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.6–5.5%est.

Dextrin palmitateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.7%est.

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Isopropyl titanium triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function3/5~0.15–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Polybutene~22–33%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.1–7.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diisostearyl malate~4.8–7.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tridecyl trimellitate~3.6–5.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dextrin palmitate~2.5–3.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Silica dimethyl silylate~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ascorbyl dipalmitate~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.1–1.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.9–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Prunus persica kernel oil~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.85%

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Irritation risk: Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Bht~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Dimethicone~0.3–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Hydrogen dimethicone~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation

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Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Methicone~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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Perfluorooctyl triethoxysilane~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tin oxide~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Zea mays oil~0.15–0.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77499~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Polybutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Dextrin palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Ascorbyl dipalmitate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Aluminum hydroxide, Bht, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogen dimethicone, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Methicone, Perfluorooctyl triethoxysilane, Tin oxide, Zea mays oil, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 19140