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GRAFEN Lip Sense
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GRAFEN Lip Sense

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 15 more
Works
What the product description says
“The triple-colored lip balm is blended with naturally-derived oils and shea butter to relieve dry lips and improve smoothness and texture.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: glycerin, honey extract.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~22–34%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~4.9–7.4%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~4.9–7.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.5–3.8%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%
Orbignya oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.5–1.15%
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.~0.4–1%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.4–0.95%
Calcium pantothenateKey activeEffect: HighHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity~0.3–0.75%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.2–0.75%
Prunus domestica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.55–1.3%
Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~0.4–0.95%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.35–0.75%
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~0.35–0.85%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.75%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 more
May help

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.4–0.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~2.5–3.8%
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~0.35–0.85%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe 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~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–1%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~22–34%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~1.3–2%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~0.4–1%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.1–0.45%est.
Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~4.9–7.4%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.5–3.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Diisostearyl malate~22–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.9–7.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.9–7.4%
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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Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Microcrystalline wax~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Bht~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyethylene~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Synthetic beeswax~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.55–1.3%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.9–1.35%
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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Aluminum hydroxide~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Ci 19140~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Parfum~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

More about Orbignya oleifera seed oil
Retinyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Arachis hypogaea oil~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–1%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil
Persea gratissima oil~0.4–0.95%
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

More about Persea gratissima oil
Allantoin~0.2–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Honey extract~0.3–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Calcium pantothenate~0.3–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizing

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower extract
Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

More about Glycerin
Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
Pulsatilla koreana extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pulsatilla koreana extract
Usnea barbata extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Usnea barbata extract
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Prunus domestica seed oil~0.1–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Prunus domestica seed oil
Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

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 acid
Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Microcrystalline wax, Bht, Polyethylene, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Synthetic beeswax, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Titanium dioxide, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 19140, Parfum, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Arachis hypogaea oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Allantoin, Honey extract, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium pantothenate, Rosa damascena flower extract, Glycerin, Water, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus domestica seed oil, Ascorbic acid

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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.

  1. 1
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
  5. 5
    Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Deliveryncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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