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MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreWorks
“INIKA Organic Lip Gloss features a non-sticky, Vitamin E-rich formula that provides nourishing hydration alongside gorgeous pigment with long-lasting wear.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~9.1–13.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 butterEuphorbia cerifera cera~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
More about Euphorbia cerifera ceraRosa canina seed oil~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 TocopherolTitanium dioxide~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideMica~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Rosa canina seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tocopherol, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides
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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.
| INIKAOrganic Lip GlazeYOUR PRODUCT | Eau de JonzacREhydrate+ H2O Booster Repair Lip Balm | evanhealyColor Balm in Sibyl | ILIABalmy Nights Lip Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $15.96 | $26.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Agran Oil | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 5Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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