Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract + 8 moreGood evidence
“Hydrate lips with the Kypris Beauty Lip Elixir Balm, a vegan and cruelty-free lip treatment that cocoons parched lips in natural ingredients to soften, soothe and smooth.Formulated with nourishing sunflower and rice bran waxes, this lip balm also contains hyaluronic acid for a hydrating sensation.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, butyrospermum parkii butter extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~22–33%
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesButyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–7.4%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetearyl olivate~3–4.4%
Sorbitan olivate~2.2–3.3%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineButyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.1–1.7%
- 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 butter extractCitric acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCrithmum maritimum extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractGlyceryl behenate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateJasminum sambac flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateViola odorata leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Citric acid, Crithmum maritimum extract, Glyceryl behenate, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Viola odorata leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Farnesol, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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