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Bite Beauty Agave+ Intensive Vegan Lip Mask

Name: Bite Beauty - Agave+ Intensive Vegan Lip Mask
Brand: Bite Beauty

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 14 more

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What the product description says

“A tropical fruit known to be rich in antioxidants that helps keep lips moisturized. . Açaí.”

Source: Sephora

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, copernicia cerifera wax.

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).

Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: Medium~22–33%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~6.1–9.2%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~4.3–6.4%

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~3.3–5%

Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–2%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1–1.5%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.6–1.4%

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~0.35–0.85%

Linolenic acidKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation~0.15–0.65%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.5–2.3%

Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

Avena sativa kernel flourEffect: LowA type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier~0.45–1.05%

Oleic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.15–0.6%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.3%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.9%

Linoleic acidUnder-dosedAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Aroma, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

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

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~2.3–3.4%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.6%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%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~0.35–0.85%est.

Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 flagged

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

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~6.1–9.2%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 radicals3/5~3.3–5%est.

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Ingredients

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Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~22–33%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~6.1–9.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Euterpe oleracea sterols~5.2–7.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.3–6.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.3–5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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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Aroma~2.3–3.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Parfum~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Octyldodecanol~1.5–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1.5–2.3%

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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Copernicia cerifera cera~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1–1.5%

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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Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.6–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Vanilla tahitensis fruit extract~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Agave tequilana leaf extract~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Allantoin~0.4–0.9%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Avena sativa kernel flour~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.85%

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

More about Ricinus communis seed oil

Linoleic acid~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingCleansingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oleic acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

More about Oleic acid

Garcinia mangostana peel extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Linolenic acid~0.15–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

More about Linolenic acid

Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Euterpe oleracea sterols, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aroma, Parfum, Octyldodecanol, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Vanilla tahitensis fruit extract, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Allantoin, Avena sativa kernel flour, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ricinus communis seed oil, Linoleic acid, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, Oleic acid, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol

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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 9	5 of 9	4 of 9
Key difference	—	Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2	Agran Oil	Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

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Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Functionsciencedirect.com
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Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.europepmc.org
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Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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