Smashbox Custom Glow Lip Balm

Smashbox Custom Glow Lip Balm

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera alba + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Enriched with nourishing ingredients, the balm offers your lips a moisturising barrier that lasts for up to eight hours, locking in hydration for a smoother, softer look and feel.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba.

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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~22–33%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~3–4.5%
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.~1.6–2.4%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.9%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.8–1.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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.~0.5–1.15%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.5–1.15%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.45–1.05%
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~0.55–1.35%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Containing 'The Mindful Five', Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed, Chamomile, Jojoba, Sunflower and Apricot Oil, you’ll experience a deep conditioning and a reduction in the appearance of lines.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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~0.55–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~22–33%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~3–4.5%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.9%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.5–1.15%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~0.5–1.15%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 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
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Polybutene~4.1–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Triisodecyl trimellitate~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Cera alba~3–4.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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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Polyethylene~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Ozokerite~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Squalane~1.6–2.4%
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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Diisostearyl malate~1.2–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.8–1.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Tocopherol~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Mentha piperita oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · 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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dicalcium phosphate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Vanillin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Mica~0.3–0.75%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.8%
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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Iron oxides~0.15–0.7%
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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Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
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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Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
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 77163~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 77742~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45380~0.1–0.5%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45380~0.05–0.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.05–0.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 73360~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polybutene, Triisodecyl trimellitate, Cera alba, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Squalane, Diisostearyl malate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Tocopherol, Mentha piperita oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicalcium phosphate, Parfum, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Blue 1 lake, Ci 77742, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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