Dr.Althea

Dr.Althea Soft Melting Vegan Lip Balm 4.1g

Name: Dr.Althea - Soft Melting Vegan Lip Balm 4.1g
Brand: Dr.Althea

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

15 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Can be used alone or layered under lipstick for added moisture.”

Source: Lila Beauty

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

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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.05%

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~2.7–4%

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.8–2.7%

Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.85–1.3%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.6–1.35%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%

Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Key active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~4.9–7.3%

Mangifera indica fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin~0.35–0.8%

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: Low~4.1–6.2%

Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~3.1–4.6%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.6–1.35%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–1%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.45–1.1%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: 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.~0.95–1.4%

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~1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

14 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 14 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~4.1–6.2%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.2–7.8%est.

Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.8–2.7%est.

Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.9–1.35%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~0.95–1.4%est.

Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1%est.

Mangifera indica fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 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 radicals3/5~2.7–4%est.

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Ingredients

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Diisostearyl malate~23–34%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~5.2–7.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~4.9–7.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~4.1–6.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

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Paraffin~3.1–4.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.7–4%

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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Synthetic wax~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Jojoba esters~1.8–2.7%

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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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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Microcrystalline wax~1.3–1.9%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · 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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Oenothera biennis oil~0.85–1.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.6–1.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil

Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.6–1.35%

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

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.45–1.1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oil

Camellia japonica seed oil~0.45–1.05%

Formula

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 oil

Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin

More about Mangifera indica fruit extract

Rosa canina fruit extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

More about Rosa canina fruit extract

Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Paraffin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Synthetic wax, Jojoba esters, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Microcrystalline wax, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
4
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
5
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dr.AltheaSoft Melting Vegan Lip Balm 4.1g

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