Aurelia

Aurelia Probiotic Lip Balm

Name: Aurelia - Probiotic Lip Balm
Brand: Aurelia

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

8 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Soothe dry lips with the nourishing Probiotic Lip Balm from Aurelia London.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.3–7.9%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.5–2.3%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.3–3.4%

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~22–34%

Milk proteinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

LactoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.1–0.4%

Bifida ferment lysateUnder-dosedEffect: HighConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil—High~1.5–2.3%est.

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.5–1.15%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~5.3–7.9%est.

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~4.4–6.6%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.6–1.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

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

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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

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~4.4–6.6%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.5–2.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~22–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Ricinus communis seed oil~5.3–7.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Isostearyl isostearate~4.4–6.6%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Rhus verniciflua peel wax~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Candelilla cera~2.9–4.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Copernicia cerifera wax~2.3–3.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~1–1.45%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Distarch phosphate~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ipomoea batatas root extract~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Water~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Citric acid~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Bifida ferment lysate~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Lactose~0.15–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactis proteinum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Milk protein~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Ingredient list view

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus communis seed oil, Isostearyl isostearate, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Candelilla cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Distarch phosphate, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Water, Citric acid, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactose, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Lactic acid

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