Beauty Pie Smooth Ahead Intensive Lip Balm
Works for
MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl malate + 7 moreWorks
“When lips need serious TLC, this supremely softening moisture-filled miracle-worker melts from a solid Veeswax™ balm to a sheer moisture treatment, soothing and cocooning dry lips.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Diisostearyl malate~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearatePolybutene~3.7–5.6%
Octyldodecanol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCera microcristallina~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaHydrogenated olive oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica silylate~1.4–2.1%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- 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 oilDicalcium phosphate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~0.95–1.4%
Synthetic beeswax~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxSynthetic wax~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesEthyl vanillin~0.15–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acetateCannabis sativa seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient list view
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl malate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Cera microcristallina, Hydrogenated olive oil, Silica silylate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Dicalcium phosphate, Polyethylene, Synthetic beeswax, Synthetic wax, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Ethyl vanillin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
| Beauty PieSmooth Ahead Intensive Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | TOCOBOVitamin Nourishing Lip Balm | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | RhodePeptide Lip Treatment Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| Price | — | $8.21 | $19.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin B12 (Synthetic) | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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