innisfree Soft lip balm intensive moisture
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Soft lip balm intensive moisture”
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: jojoba esters, diisostearyl malate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateDiisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateParaffinum liquidum~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumJojoba esters~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyethylene~1.8–2.8%
Meadowfoam delta-lactone~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl hydroxystearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.45–1.1%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCeresin~0.4–0.95%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedTrihydroxystearin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acetateCamellia japonica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- 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 oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolTbhq~0.1–0.45%
Water~0.15–0.55%
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractOrchid extract~0.05–0.3%
Camellia japonica leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractHoney extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Paraffinum liquidum, Jojoba esters, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Meadowfoam delta-lactone, Cholesteryl hydroxystearate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Microcrystalline wax, Mangifera indica seed butter, Ceresin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Tbhq, Water, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Orchid extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Honey extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| innisfreeSoft lip balm intensive moistureYOUR PRODUCT | NYX Professional MakeupBare With Me Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Lip Conditioner | A'PIEUHoney & Milk Lip Sleeping Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% |
| Price | $8.00 | $7.00−$1.00 | $6.46−$1.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"innisfree - Soft lip balm intensive moisture" is effective for: Moisturizing
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "innisfree" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 8.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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