Tom Ford Clutch-Size Soleil Lip Balm

Tom Ford Clutch-Size Soleil Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
6 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Nourishing.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera microcristallina.

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).

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~2.8–3.5%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~3.7–4.5%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.75–1.1%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~25–31%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.55–0.85%
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~0.7–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.25–0.45%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~2.8–3.5%est.
Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.7–1.05%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.75–1.1%est.
Hydrogenated coconut oil—3/5~0.65–0.95%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.45–0.7%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.5–0.8%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.45–0.65%est.
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Ingredients

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Octyldodecanol~25–31%
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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Trimethylolpropane triisostearate~6.3–7.6%
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Polybutene~5.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Microcrystalline wax~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~3.7–4.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–3.5%
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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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Vp/hexadecene copolymer~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens

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Polyethylene~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Vp/eicosene copolymer~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Triisodecyl trimellitate~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Stearalkonium bentonite~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.7–1.05%
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

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.75–1.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Gardenia taitensis flower~0.65–1%
Formula
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

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Phytosteryl isostearate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Hydrogenated coconut oil~0.65–0.95%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Dicalcium phosphate~0.7–1.1%
Formula
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Vanillin~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tin oxide~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Silica~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Propylene carbonate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Mica~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.6–0.9%
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 77891~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77491~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77492~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77499~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ci 15850~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 75470~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Ci 17200~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 73360~0.5–0.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 17200~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.5–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Ci 45370~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 45370
Ci 77742~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 14700~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Unrecognized ingredient
Not recognized
Ci 45380~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 19140~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.45–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 45380~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 77163~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Ci 19140~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 15850~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Bronzite powder~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Ci 77400~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77400
Copper powder~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77400~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77400
Ingredient list view

Octyldodecanol, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Polybutene, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Polyethylene, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Triisodecyl trimellitate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Stearalkonium bentonite, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Gardenia taitensis flower, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Phytosteryl isostearate, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Dicalcium phosphate, Parfum, Vanillin, Tin oxide, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Silica, Propylene carbonate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 15850, Ci 75470, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ci 45370, Ci 77742, Ci 14700, Unknown, Ci 45380, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 77163, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 15850, Bronzite powder, Ci 77400, Copper powder, Ci 77400

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