Based on the ingredient list, "Avène - Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Avène - Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cera alba) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This lip product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be low. 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.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

paraffinum liquidum 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.6% - 3.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cera alba 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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Key Actives

ricinus communis seed oil 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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

cera alba 3.3% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

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Potential irritants

zinc sulfate 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It can be irritating

ricinus communis seed oil 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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glycerin 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

ricinus communis seed oil 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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

water 4.5% - 6.8%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Water, Beeswax, Cera alba, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl palmitate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Aluminum sucrose octasulfate, Zinc oxide, Copper sulfate, Magnesium sulfate, Zinc sulfate

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +6 more	Common: beeswax cera alba +2 more Other: arginine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +2 more Other: myristyl myristate rubus idaeus seed oil	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: lanolin zea mays oil	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: salicylic acid urea +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycyrrhetinic acid +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum cera alba +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate lactic acid +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum cera alba +1 more Other: lanolin cocos nucifera oil +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: panthenol panthenol +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: panthenol petrolatum +3 more
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Potential Irritants	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	bha Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium borate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	theobroma grandiflorum seed butter Has skin benefit? astrocaryum murumuru seed butter Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	glycerin Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more

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Avène Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream

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