PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
NIVEA Raspberry & Red Apple caring lip balm provides your lips with intensive care and long-lasting moisture – for noticeably soft and smooth lips.
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
cera alba
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
glycerin
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
ricinus communis seed oil
6% -
9%
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
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Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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octyldodecanol
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
ricinus communis seed oil
6% -
9%
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
cera alba
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cera alba, Cocoglycerides, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cetyl palmitate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Rubus idaeus juice, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Aroma, Ci 77891, Ci 15850
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
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial