PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
We make our eos Super Soft Shea Lip Balm with sustainably-sourced shea butter, and nourishing coconut and jojoba oils for long-lasting hydration.
beeswax
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 7
Potential irritants
cymbopogon martini oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
parfum
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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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Potential irritants
cymbopogon martini oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
parfum
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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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All ingredients
cymbopogon martini oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
helianthus annuus seed oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Cymbopogon martini oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Aroma, Copernicia cerifera wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Glycine soja oil, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Parfum, Unknown, Cymbopogon martini oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Jojoba esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Parfum, Aroma, Oryza sativa bran wax, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycine soja oil, Citric acid, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Parfum
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