Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Combining the nourishing and protective qualities of the Babe Balm with copper-bronze mica powders, this hydrating highlighter provides a luminous and buildable sunkissed glow.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyrospermum parkii butter~22–34%
- 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 butterCamellia japonica seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilSqualane~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneRhus verniciflua peel cera~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
More about Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilMica~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTitanium dioxide~1.7–2.6%
- 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 dioxideCocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHibiscus sabdariffa seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- 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 oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractTocopherol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 TocopherolCalendula officinalis flower~0.4–0.9%
Maltodextrin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Iron oxides~0.3–0.75%
- 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 oxidesDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractUbiquinone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 77891~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Camellia japonica seed oil, Squalane, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Mica, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Titanium dioxide, Cocos nucifera oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis flower, Maltodextrin, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Iron oxides, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Ubiquinone, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Ci 77491
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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.
- 1Aroma volatiles of pequi fruit (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.)sciencedirect.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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