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MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Cetyl esters + 12 moreWorks
“Infuse lips with comfort and colour with APIVITA Lip Care Black Currant , a moisturising balm with a subtle burgundy tint.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Aroma, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilOleyl alcohol~6.4–9.5%
Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl esters~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- 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 butterCopernicia cerifera wax~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxGlyceryl abietate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideTheobroma cacao seed butter~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterJojoba esters~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
- 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 oilHydrogenated olive oil cetyl esters~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help stabilize the product formulation
More about Hydrogenated olive oil cetyl estersAroma~0.45–1%
Cera alba~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaRibes nigrum seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPhytosterols~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsBrassica campestris seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 acetateAlkanna tinctoria root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLinalool~0.2–0.8%
Citronellol~0.2–0.75%
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Citral~0.15–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCi 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Oleyl alcohol, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Cetyl esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl abietate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Jojoba esters, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated olive oil cetyl esters, Aroma, Cera alba, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Phytosterols, Brassica campestris seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Amyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 15850, Ci 17200
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| APIVITALip Care - Black CurrantYOUR PRODUCT | Kosasport Lipfuel Baseline | evolutionofsmoothThe Hero | Avedafeed my lips pure nourish-mint lip treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Price | — | $24.12 | $4.99 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Petrolatum | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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