PRODUCT REVIEW
True Botanicals Moisture Lock Glossy Lip Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisture Lock Glossy Lip Balm
ricinus communis seed oil
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Hyaluronic acid An optimal concentration of low and high weighted Hyaluronic molecules that help to lock in moisture and smooth the appearance of fine lines around the lips.
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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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Potential irritants
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Punica granatum sterols, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta seed extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Silica, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Citronellol, Geraniol, Punica granatum sterols, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Eclipta prostrata extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Acmella oleracea extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Unknown
Sources
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
- Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review
- Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their application
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Transdermal behaviour of the N-alkylamide spilanthol (affinin) from Spilanthes acmella (Compositae) extracts
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Potent Antioxidative and UVB Protective Effect of Water Extract of Eclipta prostrata L.
- Melia azedarach