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MoisturizingDiisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks
“The luscious lip balm also instantly refreshes and hydrates parched lips thanks to a medley of blueberry, cranberry and raspberry extracts, as well as a conditioning blend of botanical extracts and waxes.”
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:
sucrose, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, copernicia cerifera cera.
ExfoliationTartaric acidNot delivered
“In a sheer yet buildable shade, this lip treatment harnesses a flower-derived AHA to gently exfoliate your kisses for a smooth and beautifully plush finish - take that dead and dull skin cells.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Benzyl benzoate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 malateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–6.6%
- 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 triglyceridePolyethylene~4.5–6.8%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearatePhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~2.1–3.1%
- 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 dilinoleateTridecyl trimellitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateMacadamia seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters behenate~1.3–2%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trioctyldodecyl citrate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.55–1.35%
Synthetic wax~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOctyldodecanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCoconut flower sugar~0.55–1.25%
Sucrose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseVaccinium corymbosum fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolMalic acid~0.15–0.6%
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tartaric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidViola tricolor extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractCandelilla cera~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera cera~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraWater~0.15–0.5%
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.5%
Ethylene/propylene copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCi 77891~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45410~0.1–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Ci 77499~0.1–0.5%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Macadamia seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters behenate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Synthetic wax, Octyldodecanol, Coconut flower sugar, Sucrose, Vaccinium corymbosum fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Tocopherol, Malic acid, Ascorbic acid, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Tartaric acid, Viola tricolor extract, Candelilla cera, Copernicia cerifera cera, Water, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Isostearic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 77891, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 77499, Ci 42090, Parfum
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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.
| Glow RecipeBlueberry Bounce Lip PopYOUR PRODUCT | BY TERRYBaume de Rose Lip Scrub | KajaBalmy Bento Lip Balm + Scrub | Kopari BeautyExfoliating Coconut Lip Scrubby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $69.31 | $20.10−$49.21 | $17.90−$51.41 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Petrolatum | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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