L'amande

L'amande Protecting Lip Balm

Name: L'amande - Protecting Lip Balm
Brand: L'amande

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

5 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Protecting Lip Balm”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.9–4.3%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~25–38%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.9–2.9%

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.35%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.85–1.25%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.95–1.45%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~2.9–4.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Aroma

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~3.8–5.6%est.

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.95–1.45%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~25–38%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.9–2.9%est.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~1.7–2.5%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.

EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.9–4.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-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

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Ilo, alba cera

Not recognized

Ethylhexyl dodecanol~11–17%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated lanolin~5.6–8.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Candelilla cera~4.4–6.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.8–5.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Titanium dioxide~2.4–3.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Retinyl palmitate~0.95–1.45%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemishExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.55–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Stearic acid~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Ethoxydiglycol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Aroma~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Vanillin~0.1–0.35%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Silica~0.15–0.55%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Alumina~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil, Unknown, Ethylhexyl dodecanol, Hydrogenated lanolin, Candelilla cera, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Retinyl palmitate, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Stearic acid, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Aroma, Vanillin, Silica, Alumina

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