Fresh Sugar In The City by Ingrid Nilsen – Limited Edition Blackberry Tint

Fresh Sugar In The City by Ingrid Nilsen – Limited Edition Blackberry Tint

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
12 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Infused with nourishing oils, moisture-preserving sugar, and essential sun protection, Sugar in the City delivers all-day hydration for soft, supple lips.”
Source: Bluemercury

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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.2–3.2%
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~5.5–8.3%
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~22–33%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.6–2.3%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.9–1.35%
Ribes nigrum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.4–1%
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~4.6–6.9%
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.~3.9–5.8%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.1–1.7%
Passiflora incarnata seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating~0.5–1.15%
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~0.4–0.9%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Passiflora incarnata seed oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh6.74%
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Passiflora incarnata seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.2–0.75%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~22–33%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~4.6–6.9%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~3.9–5.8%est.
Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersHelps stabilize the product formulationMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.2–3.2%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~0.4–1%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~0.4–0.95%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Propyl gallateHelps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a productMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.2–0.8%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.55%est.
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate6.74%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Cera alba~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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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Beeswax~5.5–8.3%
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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Ricinus communis seed oil~4.6–6.9%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
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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Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.2–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1.6–2.3%
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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Persea gratissima oil~1.1–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.9–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Passiflora incarnata seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating

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Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.4–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

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 palmitate
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ammonium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Vanillin~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bht~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propyl gallate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product

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Limonene~0.15–0.55%
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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Citral~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15985~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Blue 1 lake~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 45410~0.2–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

More about Ci 45410
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
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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Tin~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Copernicia cerifera wax, Persea gratissima oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Vanillin, Bht, Propyl gallate, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Tin

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

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Fresh Sugar In The City by Ingrid Nilsen – Limited Edition Blackberry Tint
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