TOCOBO Glow Ritual Lip Balm

TOCOBO Glow Ritual Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Ein tief feuchtigkeitsspendender Lippenbalsam.”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, diisostearyl malate.

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).

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~3.8–5.6%
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~1.7–2.6%
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~1.3–1.9%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~22–33%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~4.3–6.5%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.95%
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~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 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~0.35–0.85%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.8–5.6%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~1.3–1.9%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Octyldodecanol~22–33%
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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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~4.3–6.5%
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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Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Diisostearyl malate~3.8–5.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyisobutene~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Synthetic wax~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
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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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.3–1.9%
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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Microcrystalline wax~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Synthetic beeswax~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylene/propylene copolymer~1–1.5%
Formula
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium titanium borosilicate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.95%
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 15985~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Helindone pink cn
Not recognized
Tocopherol~0.2–0.8%
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

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Tin oxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Water~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Diamond powder~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin

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Ruby powder~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sapphire powder~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Diisostearyl malate, Polyisobutene, Synthetic wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Microcrystalline wax, Synthetic beeswax, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Calcium titanium borosilicate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15985, Unknown, Tocopherol, Tin oxide, Water, Diamond powder, Ruby powder, Sapphire powder, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral

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