Lancôme Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip Balm
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Squalane + 10 moreWorks well
“A buttery, hydrating lip balm with squalane that provides non-sticky, instant color, shine, and up to 24 hours of hydration.”
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:
saccharomyces ferment filtrate.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolNot delivered
“Visibly improves the look of vertical lines after 7 days.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Mentha piperita oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~3.6–5.4%
- 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 butterCellulose~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseDimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateHydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelianthus annuus seed cera~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus seed ceraSimmondsia chinensis butter~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis butterHydrogenated jojoba oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camelina sativa seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilCeramide np~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateSilica~0.45–1.1%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.7%
- 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 acetatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 15850~0.15–0.6%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.5%
Ci 77491~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.15–0.55%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.15–0.5%
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose flower oil/extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTerpineol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anise alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.3%
Menthol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carvone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 benzoateParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cellulose, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Camelina sativa seed oil, Ceramide np, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 45410, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 77891, Ci 42090, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene, Rose flower oil/extract, Limonene, Terpineol, Anise alcohol, Mentha piperita oil, Menthol, Carvone, Benzyl benzoate, Parfum
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| LancômeLip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | EveredenKids Eczema Rescue Balm | Dr. CeuracleVegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm | ClarinsHydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $32.00 | $34.00+$2.00 | $8.53−$23.47 | $19.19−$12.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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