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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Lip Treatment Hydrating Balm With Squalane
squalane
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
jojoba esters
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
lactococcus ferment lysate
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Anti-aging
oligopeptide-1
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
lactococcus ferment lysate
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactococcus ferment lysate
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
oligopeptide-1
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
diisostearyl malate
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl malate, Sorbitan olivate, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Oligopeptide-1, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Squalane, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, C13-15 alkane, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Aroma, Ethyl vanillin, Limonene
Sources
- Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
- Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin
- 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
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid