Tom Ford Sun Spark Lip Balm for Shine + Hydration
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingDiisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol + 2 moreLimited evidence
“A pearlescent, cushioning balm that protects lips with a wash of immediate shine and hydration.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (diisostearyl malate, octyldodecanol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Chamomilla recutita flower oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tridecyl trimellitate~26–40%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateDiisostearyl malate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecanol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~2.4–3.5%
Vp/eicosene copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerStearalkonium hectorite~1.5–2.3%
Synthetic wax~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxDicalcium phosphate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.8–1.25%
- 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
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilAlumina~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAluminum calcium sodium silicate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.45–1%
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.4–0.95%
Calcium titanium borosilicate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.5–1.1%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTin oxide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePropylene carbonate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVanillin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateBht~0.15–0.55%
Mica~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oxidesIron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oxidesIron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- 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 77163~0.15–0.6%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.55%
Copper powder~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77742~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45370~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45380~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45380~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Ci 73360~0.15–0.5%
Ci 73360~0.1–0.5%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
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 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Tridecyl trimellitate, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Polyethylene, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Stearalkonium hectorite, Synthetic wax, Dicalcium phosphate, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Alumina, Aluminum calcium sodium silicate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Calcium titanium borosilicate, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Propylene carbonate, Parfum, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bht, Mica, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Ci 42090, Unknown, Copper powder, Ci 77742, Ci 45370, Ci 45380, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 45410, Ci 73360, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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