ELEMIS Advanced Skincare Ultra-Conditioning Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydroquinone .”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Aroma, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMango butter dimer dilinoleyl esters/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Octyldodecanol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolVp/hexadecene copolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerCera alba~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.3%
- 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 butterMyristyl myristate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateCetearyl alcohol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAroma~0.5–0.8%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArachidyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholEuterpe oleracea sterols~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateBehenyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyacrylate-13~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Hydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateArachidyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilPolyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Mentha spicata herb oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePolysorbate 20~0.3–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrihydroxystearin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinLinoleic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidCaramel~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCitral~0.2–0.4%
Oleic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidSaccharin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linolenic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Glucomannan~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Mango butter dimer dilinoleyl esters/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Cera alba, Beeswax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Myristyl myristate, Cetearyl alcohol, Aroma, Parfum, Arachidyl alcohol, Euterpe oleracea sterols, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Behenyl alcohol, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Arachidyl glucoside, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Polyisobutene, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Mentha spicata herb oil, Disodium edta, Limonene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Linoleic acid, Caramel, Tocopherol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Citral, Oleic acid, Saccharin, Linolenic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Geraniol, Sodium hydroxide, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Glucomannan, Citric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ELEMISAdvanced Skincare Ultra-Conditioning Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Formula 10.0.6Shine On Vitamin F Moisturizing Lip Balm | CliniquePep-Start™ Pout Perfecting Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $25.52 | $2.00−$23.52 | $17.50−$8.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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