Eos

Eos Shimmer Iridescent Lip Balm

Name: Eos - Shimmer Iridescent Lip Balm
Brand: Eos

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Beeswax + 12 more

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What the product description says

“Gliding effortlessly over lips, the sphere lip balm delivers a veil of intense moisture to leave your pout feeling supple and smooth. Lips feel delectable and replenished.”

Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

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).

Ascophyllum nodosum extractKey activeEffect: HighBrown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~0.15–0.6%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~0.2–0.8%

Octyldodecyl neopentanoateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen~0.2–0.75%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.2–0.7%

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.~0.2–0.8%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~0.4–0.95%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.15–0.65%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.15–0.65%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.2–3.4%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.15–0.7%

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~0.2–0.75%

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~0.2–0.75%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.2–0.8%

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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Parfum, Aroma + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.7%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.45%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~3.5–5.2%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~1.8–2.6%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~0.35–0.85%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.15–0.6%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.15–0.7%est.

Comedogenic

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

8 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.9–4.3%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 radicals3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.4–0.95%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.15–0.7%est.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%

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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Beeswax~4.9–7.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cera alba~3.5–5.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Beeswax~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Cocos nucifera oil~2.9–4.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Copernicia cerifera wax~2.2–3.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.6%

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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Parfum~1.2–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aroma~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.35%

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

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Ascophyllum nodosum extract~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.95%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.85%

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

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Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citral~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.2–0.7%

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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Linalool~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Not recognized

Parfum~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.75%

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

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Beeswax~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Cera alba~0.4–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Beeswax~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Octyldodecyl neopentanoate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

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Parfum~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aroma~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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Mica~0.2–0.75%

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.8%

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

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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 77891~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.15–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Ascophyllum nodosum extract~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%

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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil

Ricinus communis seed oil~0.2–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 45410~0.15–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 42090~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Iron

Not recognized

Potassium oxide~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 77492~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Glycine soja oil~0.15–0.7%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Silica~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Hydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Anisyl

Not recognized

Alcohol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Not recognized

Parfum~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Aroma, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Parfum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Parfum, Aroma, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Mica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Chondrus crispus extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Ci 45410, Ci 42090, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77492, Glycine soja oil, Silica, Hydroxystearic acid, Unknown, Alcohol, Unknown, Parfum