The Crème Shop x Sanrio The Crème Shop x My Melody Macaron Lip Balm - Strawberry Banana

The Crème Shop x Sanrio The Crème Shop x My Melody Macaron Lip Balm - Strawberry Banana

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
12 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Infused with smoothing Vitamin E and moisturizing Shea Butter.”
Source: The Creme Shop

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

BeeswaxKey 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~5.7–8.6%
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~1.5–2.3%
Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.4–0.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.3–3.5%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~1.6–2.4%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~4.7–7.1%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.3%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~3.7–5.5%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.45–1.05%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–1.2%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~0.4–1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~4.7–7.1%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.3–3.5%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.05–0.25%est.
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Beeswax~5.7–8.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.7–7.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Olea europaea fruit oil~3.7–5.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~2.9–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.3–3.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Trihydroxystearin~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–2.3%
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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Diisostearyl malate~1.1–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Mangifera indica seed butter~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–1%
Under-dosedIrritant · 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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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Bht~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
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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Ci 77891~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77499~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 77742~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 15850~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Trihydroxystearin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Diisostearyl malate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Bht, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77499, Ci 77742, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 15850, Ci 45410

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The Crème Shop x Sanrio The Crème Shop x My Melody Macaron Lip Balm - Strawberry Banana
The Crème Shop x SanrioThe Crème Shop x My Melody Macaron Lip Balm - Strawberry Banana

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