Benefit California Kissin Moisturising Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“California Kissin Moisturising Lip Balm”
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:
sodium hyaluronate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateHydrogenated polyisobutene~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrogenated polydecene~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMethyl hydrogenated rosinate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethyl pentaphenyl trisiloxane~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the skin surface
More about Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymerSynthetic wax~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxTrimethylolpropane triisostearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cera microcristallina~0.85–1.25%
- 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 microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.45–1.1%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCera alba~0.55–1.3%
- 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 albaBeeswax~0.4–0.9%
- 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 BeeswaxOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolIrvingia gabonensis kernel butter~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLuffa cylindrica seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Propyl gallate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinLimonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlucomannan~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.15–0.5%
Ci 12085~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.55%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.55%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.55%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.55%
Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45380~0.15–0.55%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.5%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.5%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.5%
Ci 73360~0.1–0.45%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77163~0.1–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77742~0.1–0.3%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polydecene, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Trimethyl pentaphenyl trisiloxane, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer, Synthetic wax, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Octyldodecanol, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Parfum, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool, Propyl gallate, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Bht, Ci 12085, Ci 15850, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45380, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 73360, Unknown, Ci 17200, Ci 77163, Iron oxides, Ci 77742, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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