Dear Dahlia Blooming Edition Paradise Tinted Blooming Balm

Dear Dahlia Blooming Edition Paradise Tinted Blooming Balm

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Jojoba esters + 12 more
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What the product description says
“A moisturising tinted balm that provides a perfect hint of colour by reacting with your lips' pH and moisture level.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

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: glycerin.

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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, jojoba esters.

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~22–33%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.4–2.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.55–1.25%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
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~0.35–0.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.6–6.9%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.7–4%
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.1–3.2%
Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~0.9–1.35%
CeresinEffect: Low~0.45–1.1%
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~0.15–0.55%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.4–0.9%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.35–0.85%
Anti-aging
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol
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What the product description says
“Infused with Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, which has proven Antioxidant properties known to help protect the skin from damage and provide anti-ageing benefits to promote healthy-looking skin.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.4–0.9%
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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~22–33%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%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
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 radicals3/5~0.4–0.9%est.
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 effect3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Diisostearyl malate~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diphenyl dimethicone~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Octyldodecanol~2.7–4%
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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Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyethylene~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Jojoba esters~1.4–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Caprylyl methicone~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Trioctyldodecyl citrate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Microcrystalline wax~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ceresin~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosedComedogenic 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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.85%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.8%
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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Dahlia variabilis flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Mica~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Isostearic acid~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tin oxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Water~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
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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Glycerin~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Red 21(ci 45380:2)
Not recognized
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 77491~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diphenyl dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Jojoba esters, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Caprylyl methicone, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Microcrystalline wax, Ceresin, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Dahlia variabilis flower extract, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Isostearic acid, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Tin oxide, Water, Tocopherol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Ci 15850, Ci 77491, Ci 15850

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