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HUDA BEAUTY Silk Balm Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm
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HUDA BEAUTY Silk Balm Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycine soja seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 more
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What the product description says
“This lip balm hydrates the lips, providing ultra-comfort with a shine.”
Source: Sephora

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: sodium hyaluronate, 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, ethylhexyl palmitate.

Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~2.1–3.2%
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~1.8–2.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~0.45–1%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~23–35%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.6–7%
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: Low~3.7–5.6%
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~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%
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~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~3.7–5.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerHelps to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.7–4%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~2.1–3.2%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~1.8–2.7%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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 texture3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polydecene~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polybutene~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.6–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing
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Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to create a thicker product consistency

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Glycine soja seed extract~2.1–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Phospholipids~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Silica dimethyl silylate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
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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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
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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Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%
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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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polydecene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Glycine soja seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
HUDA BEAUTY Silk Balm Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm
HUDA BEAUTYSilk Balm Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm
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