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MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cera microcristallina + 6 moreWorks
“Hydrating Lip Balm Sugar Coconut”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isononyl isononanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~4.8–7.2%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Cera microcristallina~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaPolybutene~3–4.5%
Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerGlyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~1.9–2.8%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerRibes nigrum seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSilica silylate~0.55–1.3%
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolParfum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.45–1.1%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateTrimethylolpropane triisostearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15850~0.35–0.8%
Bht~0.2–0.8%
Ci 77491~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Water~0.35–0.75%
Ci 15850~0.3–0.75%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.7%
Ci 77499~0.15–0.7%
Ci 77891~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propyl gallate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Isononyl isononanoate, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cera microcristallina, Polybutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Silica silylate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Parfum, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Ci 15850, Bht, Ci 77491, Water, Ci 15850, Ci 42090, Ci 77499, Ci 77891, Propyl gallate, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| FreshHydrating Lip Balm Sugar CoconutYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty PieSmooth Ahead Intensive Lip Balm | GXVE BY GWEN STEFANISpark The Fire Plumping Lip Balm | Eve LomKiss Mix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | — | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Jojoba Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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