ILIA Mini Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil Duo

ILIA Mini Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil Duo

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
11 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Highlighted Ingredients. . Hyaluronic Acid.”
Source: Sephora CA

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.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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~2.2–3.2%
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~4.8–7.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.9–1.4%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.7–2.6%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.5%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~5.1–7.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.3–0.7%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~22–34%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.6–1.35%
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~0.95–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus tangerina peel extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus grandis peel extractAn aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skinHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus junos peel extract—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Citrus clementina fruit extract—High~0.15–0.7%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.1–7.7%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~4.8–7.2%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~0.45–1%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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.
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA 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 radicals3/5~0.6–1.35%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.05–0.25%est.
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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–34%
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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Diisostearyl malate~5.1–7.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
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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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~2.2–3.2%
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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Jojoba esters~1.7–2.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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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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Tocopherol~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.9–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.6–1.35%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extract
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Trihydroxystearin~0.3–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Salicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Citrus grandis peel extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin

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Citrus junos peel extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Citrus clementina fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Hedychium spicatum extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
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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Glucomannan~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Ci 77891~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.7%
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~0.1–0.4%
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 15850~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 73360~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Jojoba esters, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Trihydroxystearin, Salicornia herbacea extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Citrus junos peel extract, Citrus clementina fruit extract, Hedychium spicatum extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Limonene, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 73360, Ci 17200

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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ILIA Mini Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil Duo
ILIAMini Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil Duo

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