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GRAFEN Jeju Sea Water Lip Balm
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GRAFEN Jeju Sea Water Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“A hydrating lip balm that delivers moisture and nutrients to lips.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

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~6.9–10.3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.8%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.5–2.3%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~2.9–4.4%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~3.3–5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~23–34%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~6.9–10.3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–5.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Diisostearyl malate~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~6.9–10.3%
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

More about Ricinus communis seed oil
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2.9–4.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Candelilla cera~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Polyethylene~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1.5–2.3%
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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Synthetic beeswax~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Chamaecyparis obtusa oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sea water~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Diisostearyl malate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Candelilla cera, Polyethylene, Copernicia cerifera wax, Synthetic beeswax, 1,2-hexanediol, Chamaecyparis obtusa oil, Sea water

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
GRAFEN Jeju Sea Water Lip Balm
GRAFENJeju Sea Water Lip Balm
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