Dripping Gold Cherry Lip Balm

Dripping Gold Cherry Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Fresh and fruity, the Dripping Gold Cherry Lip Balm seeks to hydrate the skin of the lips and deliver a glass-like shine.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~22–34%
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~4.9–7.3%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~3.9–5.9%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~2.3–3.5%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~5.4–8.1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.95–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. 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 irritatingHigh~3.5–5.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~1.3–2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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 radicals3/5~4.9–7.3%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~3.9–5.9%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.3–3.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Octyldodecanol~5.4–8.1%
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–7.3%
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~3.9–5.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Isopropyl myristate~2.3–3.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Bht~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Silica dimethyl silylate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzyl salicylate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Isopropyl myristate, Parfum, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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