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MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Squalane + 16 moreWorks
“A hydrating balm to tint and treat your lips.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolNot delivered
“Smooths, softens, and reduces the look of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Aroma + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoatePolyisobutene~3.4–5.1%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Polyethylene~2.1–3.2%
Triisostearin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCaprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAluminum hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
- 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)
More about Aluminum hydroxideParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.35–0.75%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilBisabolol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSqualane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilRicinus communis seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 Hydrogenated castor oilLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractSargassum pacificum thallus extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- 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 oxidesCi 15850~0.05–0.3%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Triisostearin, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Sorbitan isostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Aluminum hydroxide, Parfum, Aroma, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Bisabolol, Squalane, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Glycine soja oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Sargassum pacificum thallus extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 15850, Ci 19140
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| TarteSEA H2O Balm Lip TintYOUR PRODUCT | Too FacedHangover Pillow Balm Nourishing Lip Treatment | MILK MAKEUPKUSH Lip Glaze | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | |
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| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Lactic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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