melixirveganskincare Vegan Lip Butter
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax + 18 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOctyldodecanol~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateHydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateHelianthus annuus seed wax~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxRicinus communis seed oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.35%
- 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 butterEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilEclipta prostrata extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilAgave tequilana leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninAcetylated sucrose distearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolWater~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDiisostearyl malate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.15–0.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsopropyl myristate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateIsostearic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidLecithin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateIron oxides~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Eclipta prostrata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Tribehenin, Acetylated sucrose distearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl caprylate, Butylene glycol, Water, Limonene, Diisostearyl malate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 45410
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| melixirveganskincareVegan Lip ButterYOUR PRODUCT | melixirVegan Lip Butter | Allies of SkinPeptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm | SVRTopialyse Plant-Based Nourishing Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $6.53 | $25.00 | $6.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Ceramide Np | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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