NARS NARS Orgasm Afterglow Lip Balm

NARS NARS Orgasm Afterglow Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Lauryl pca, Squalane + 8 more
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What the product description says
“A hydrating lip balm with a subtle hint of Orgasm colour and a radiant finish.”
Source: Feelunique

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: lauryl pca.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.

Lauryl pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.85%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~5.7–6.9%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.1–1.3%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~1.8–2.2%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~4.8–5.8%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.6%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~25–31%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~3.3–4.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.9–1.15%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.7–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Gardenia taitensis flower extract
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~2.6–3.2%est.
Gardenia taitensis flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.3–1.6%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~0.75–1.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.9–1.15%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.3%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.2–0.35%est.
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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~25–31%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Triisostearin~9.1–11.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Squalane~5.7–6.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.8–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~3.3–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Polyethylene~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.6–3.2%
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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Microcrystalline wax~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~1.8–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Diisostearyl malate~1.3–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.1–1.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.75–1.15%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.15%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Punica granatum flower extract~0.7–1%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Glyceryl diisostearate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Simethicone~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent

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Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate~0.7–1%
Formula
Lauryl pca~0.6–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bht~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Silica~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
Formula
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)

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Polysilicone-2~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tin oxide~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 75470~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77491~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77492~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77499~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Mica~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 15850~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.2–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
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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Ci 77891~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Triisostearin, Squalane, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Diisostearyl malate, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum flower extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl diisostearate, Simethicone, Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, Lauryl pca, Bht, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Polysilicone-2, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Mica, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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