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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This soothing balm conditions dry, chapped lips and keeps them looking plump and smooth.
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
erythritol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-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
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
hydrogenated palm oil
5.4% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated palm oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Parfum, Aroma, Erythritol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Beta vulgaris root juice, Quartz, Limonene, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
Sources
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt