e.l.f. Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm

Name: e.l.f. Cosmetics - Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm
Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Theobroma cacao seed butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 15 more

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What the product description says

“A rich buttery lip balm that goes on clear and slicks lips with multi-colored shimmer and shine, plus a boost of hydration for a soft, nourished pout.”

Source: e.l.f. US

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed 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).

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~1.5–2.2%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.85–1.25%

Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.6–2.4%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

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.~2.2–3.3%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.45–1%

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~1.2–1.8%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–4%

Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.4–6.6%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.6–6.9%

Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymerEffect: LowHelps form a film on the skin surface~3.4–5.1%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.3–1.9%

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: Low~22–33%

Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.4–0.95%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.35–0.8%

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~0.4–0.95%

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~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~22–33%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.9–1.35%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.4–6.6%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.6–4%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~2.2–3.3%est.

Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateUsed to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1.05%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~0.4–0.95%est.

Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

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

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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

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 effect3/5~1.5–2.2%est.

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 radicals3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~22–33%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

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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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Tridecyl trimellitate~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer~3.4–5.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps form a film on the skin surface

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Diisostearyl malate~2.6–4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.3%

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~1.8–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Mangifera indica seed butter~1.6–2.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.5–2.2%

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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Octyldodecanol~1.3–1.9%

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~1.2–1.8%

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~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Parfum~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.9–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Silica dimethyl silylate~0.95–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation

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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.5–1.2%

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Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Sodium chloride~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glyceryl behenate~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propylene carbonate~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%

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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Tin oxide~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Terpineol~0.15–0.7%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%

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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Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Tridecyl trimellitate, Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer, Diisostearyl malate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Microcrystalline wax, Mangifera indica seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Synthetic wax, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl behenate, Propylene carbonate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tin oxide, Terpineol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Blue 1 lake, Iron oxides