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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Ricinus communis seed oil + 10 moreWorks well
“Cold Cream Lip Butter provides immediate nourishment and protection to dry and damaged lips with a soft iridescent finish.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~25–38%
- 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 oilDipentaerythrityl tetrahydroxystearate/tetraisostearate~6.2–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl palmitate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumBehenyl alcohol~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneVp/hexadecene copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerPolyethylene~1.3–2%
Beeswax~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.35%
- 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 butterWater~0.4–0.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1%
- 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 oilBht~0.2–0.7%
Bisabolol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideCaramel~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsopropyl myristate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Dipentaerythrityl tetrahydroxystearate/tetraisostearate, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Polyethylene, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bht, Bisabolol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caramel, Parfum, Isopropyl myristate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside
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| AvèneCold Cream Lip ButterYOUR PRODUCT | DucrayIctyane Lip Balm | BiodermaAtoderm Lip Balm | Eau Thermale AveneCold Cream Lip Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $19.00 | $9.53−$9.47 | $9.19−$9.81 | $12.76−$6.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Cyclopentasiloxane | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Avène - Cold Cream Lip Butter" has a good moisturizing formula.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 14.00$ up to 16.00$ in the United States, for 94.94A$ in Australia and for 21.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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