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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
. . it seals in moisture to prevent dryness, and soothes irritated lips.
theobroma cacao seed butter
26% -
39%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
beeswax
5.5% -
8.2%
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
dimethicone
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Sun protection
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
titanium dioxide
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A stick of this anti-aging lip balm contains 0.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
26% -
39%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
isopropyl myristate
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
theobroma cacao seed butter
26% -
39%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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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Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
26% -
39%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
isopropyl myristate
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
26% -
39%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
beeswax
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Theobroma cacao seed butter, Beeswax, Menthol, Beeswax, Camphor, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Aroma, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isopropyl stearate, Lanolin, Lanolin oil, Menthol, Methylparaben, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Propylparaben, Ci 15850, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Beeswax, Camphor, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Parfum, Isopropyl myristate, Lanolin, Lanolin oil, Menthol, Methyl salicylate, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Polybutene, Ci 15850, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Titanium dioxide
Sources
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil