PRODUCT REVIEW
MARA Sea Silk Lip Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A hydrating lip balm that moisturizes and soothes with active algae for lips like silk.
ricinus communis seed oil
6.4% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
vitis vinifera seed oil
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
helianthus annuus extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Plumps look of lips and visibly improves fullness and wrinkles. . Hydrating Seed Butters.
algae extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
algae extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
algae extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
All ingredients
ricinus communis seed oil
6.4% -
9.5%
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
oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Ricinus communis seed oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Helianthus annuus extract, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Platonia insignis seed butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Unknown, Algae extract, Dictyopteris polypodioides extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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
- 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
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- 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
- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Delivery
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health