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port LipFuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm Kosas

Kosas - port LipFuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

80 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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In stock 2/19/2021
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then protect the lips from water loss over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ricinus communis seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
euphorbia cerifera cera
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
ricinus communis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
euphorbia cerifera cera
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 ricinus communis (castor) seed oil 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
2 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
3 euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
4 bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
5 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
6 octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
7 lanolin oil Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
8 pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
9 , cera The ingredient is not recognized
10 copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
11 beeswax Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
12 cera alba Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
13 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
14 theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
15 camellia oleifera seed oil An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
16 vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
17 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
18 , gluca The ingredient is not recognized
19 mannan
20 acacia decurrens flower wax Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
21 rosa canina fruit oil A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
22 persea gratissima (avocado) oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
23 mangifera indica (mango) seed butter Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
24 oryza sativa (rice) bran extract Used to thicken the product consistency
25 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil 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.
26 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
27 carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
28 helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract
29 rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
30 polyglycerin-3 Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
31 trihydroxystearin
32 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
33 ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
34 captylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
35 tocopherol 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
36 tocopheryl acetate 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.
37 mentha arvensis leaf oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
38 iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
39 ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
40 iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
41 ci 77499 An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated
42 red 7 lake (ci 15850 A red colorant
43 ), red 30 lake ( The ingredient is not recognized
44 ci 73360
45 mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
46 titanium dioxide (ci 77891 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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Scientific 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
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
  • Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
  • Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
  • Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
  • Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
  • Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
  • Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review
  • Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their application
  • Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
  • Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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