Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“What it does. . Soothing, hydrating lip balm with a sheer tint .”
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:
algae extract, sodium hyaluronate.
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: cocos nucifera oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- 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 oilPunica granatum sterols~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolyethylene~2.7–4%
C12-15 alkyl lactate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolIsostearyl hydroxystearate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triisostearyl citrate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethylolpropane triisostearate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tridecyl trimellitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydrogenated polycyclopentadiene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTribehenin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.15–0.7%
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 oilButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlgae extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.5%
- 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 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%
- 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 77491~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum sterols, Diisostearyl malate, Polyethylene, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Octyldodecanol, Isostearyl hydroxystearate, Triisostearyl citrate, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Tridecyl trimellitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, Mentha piperita oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tribehenin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan isostearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Algae extract, Limonene, Linalool, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TarteSEA Quench Lip Rescue BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ Lip Therapy | PerriconeMD | LANEIGELip Treatment Balm | NARS CosmeticsNARS Afterglow Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $19.00 | $16.00−$3.00 | $22.68+$3.68 | $32.34+$13.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Adenosine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Tarte - SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Tarte - SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (algae extract, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, algae extract, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, cocos nucifera oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.45%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tarte" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 26.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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