Thrive Causemetics Liquid Balm Lip Treatment™

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Balm Lip Treatment™

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Ricinus communis seed oil + 12 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“What Else You Need To Know Our intensive lip treatment replenishes moisture with a protective veil of skin-nourishing vitamins + juicy hydration.”
Source: Thrive Causemetics

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: panthenol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.75%
Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.35–0.8%
Sesamum indicum seed extractKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.2–0.75%
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~0.35–0.85%
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~0.4–0.9%
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time~0.35–0.85%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%
Isostearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.2–0.75%
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~0.1–0.5%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Formulated with plant actives that deliver powerful antioxidant protection + lip-reviving all-day hydration in just one swipe.Powered by nutrient-rich Lip Filler Technology™ to plump + smooth the look of fine lines for exceptionally soft, fuller lips.”
Source: Thrive Causemetics

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 11 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
TriacetinUsed to dissolve other ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilAn essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.2–0.75%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~22–33%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~1–1.6%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
HomosalateA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.8–1.2%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~0.35–0.8%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 colorant3/5~0.3–0.7%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.3–0.7%est.
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Diisostearyl malate~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Octyldodecanol~4–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

More about Octyldodecanol
Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~2.8–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Ethylcellulose~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethylcellulose
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Isostearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Isostearyl alcohol
Silica cetyl silylate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.6%
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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.85–1.3%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Crambe abyssinica seed oil
Homosalate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Homosalate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

More about Dimethyl isosorbide
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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 oil
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Ethyl butyrate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethyl butyrate
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citrus paradisi peel oil
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

More about Citrus reticulata peel oil
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ci 15850~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

More about Ci 15850
Ci 45410~0.3–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

More about Ci 45410
Blue 1 lake~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

More about Blue 1 lake
Ci 42090~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090
Diisostearyl malate~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

More about Octyldodecanol
Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Ethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethylcellulose
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Isostearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Isostearyl alcohol
Helianthus annuus
Not recognized
Sunflower seed oil glyceride~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sunflower seed oil glyceride
Silica~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

More about Silica
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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 oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Crambe abyssinica seed oil
Homosalate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Homosalate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Panthenol~0.2–0.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

More about Dimethyl isosorbide
Vanillin~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Triacetin~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to dissolve other ingredients

More about Triacetin
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Piper nigrum seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Artemisia pallens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

More about Zingiber officinale root oil
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing

More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Cinnamal~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamal
Eugenol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ci 19140~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ci 15850~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

More about Ci 15850
Diisostearyl malate~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

More about Octyldodecanol
Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Ethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethylcellulose
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Isostearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Isostearyl alcohol
Silica cetyl silylate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
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

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Crambe abyssinica seed oil
Homosalate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Homosalate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Panthenol~0.2–0.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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 oil
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

More about Dimethyl isosorbide
Alcohol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

More about Alcohol
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Vanillin~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
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

More about Tocopherol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Ci 15850~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.3–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Diisostearyl malate~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Ethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethylcellulose
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Isostearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Isostearyl alcohol
Silica cetyl silylate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Crambe abyssinica seed oil
Homosalate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Homosalate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Dimethyl isosorbide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

More about Dimethyl isosorbide
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

More about Mentha piperita oil
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Panthenol~0.2–0.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Vanillin~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract
Alcohol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

More about Alcohol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Diisostearyl malate~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

More about Octyldodecanol
Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Ethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethylcellulose
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Isostearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Isostearyl alcohol
Silica cetyl silylate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
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

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Crambe abyssinica seed oil
Homosalate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Homosalate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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 oil
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

More about Dimethyl isosorbide
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Panthenol~0.2–0.75%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Vanillin~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing

More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil
Illicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

More about Alcohol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamal
Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ethylcellulose, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Silica cetyl silylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Homosalate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Brassica alba sprout extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Ethyl butyrate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Linalool, Limonene, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ethylcellulose, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Unknown, Sunflower seed oil glyceride, Silica, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Homosalate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Vanillin, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Triacetin, Brassica alba sprout extract, Piper nigrum seed oil, Artemisia pallens flower oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ethylcellulose, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Silica cetyl silylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Homosalate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Alcohol, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Vanillin, Brassica alba sprout extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ethylcellulose, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Silica cetyl silylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Homosalate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Brassica alba sprout extract, Mentha piperita oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Alcohol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ethylcellulose, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Silica cetyl silylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Homosalate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Brassica alba sprout extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Zingiber officinale root oil, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Alcohol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Tocopherol, Eugenol, Cinnamal

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Product summary

"Thrive Causemetics - Liquid Balm Lip Treatment™" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.20% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

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