Etude House Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm 15ml
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Creates strong moisture veil to remain moisturized lips for hours without stickiness.”
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.
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolybutene~4.3–6.4%
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleatePhytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate~2–2.9%
Paraffinum liquidum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterGlycerin~1.1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinTocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acetateCocos nucifera seed butter~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Triethylhexanoin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinBeeswax~0.5–1.15%
- 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 BeeswaxCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.4–0.95%
Limonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerPolyethylene~0.45–1%
Ozokerite~0.2–0.8%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisteardimonium hectorite~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteSorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateLecithin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIsostearic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidIsopropyl palmitate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.5%
Bht~0.1–0.45%
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Trehalose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseZingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractIngredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Polybutene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate, Paraffinum liquidum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocos nucifera seed butter, Triethylhexanoin, Beeswax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Limonene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Dehydroacetic acid, Bht, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Trehalose, Zingiber officinale root extract
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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.
| Etude HouseGinger Sugar Essential Lip Balm 15mlYOUR PRODUCT | ARITAUMGinger Sugar Essential Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% |
| Price | $11.83 | $3.90−$7.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Etude House - Buy Etude Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm in Australia - Korean Skincare and Cosmetics" is effective for: Moisturizing
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Etude House" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 8.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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