Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingLanolin, Mangifera indica seed butter + 3 moreStrong evidence
“Buttercream Cupcake Lip Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: ricinus communis seed oil.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Aroma, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilMangifera indica seed butter~9.9–14.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterAroma~5.5–8.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acetateTocopherol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolStevia rebaudiana extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractLanolin~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Aroma, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Lanolin, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ULTAButtercream Cupcake Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | LanolipsLip Water Watermelon | Burt's BeesUnscented Beeswax Lip Balm | Hunter LabLip Ammo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 53% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $5.97 | $16.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "ULTA - Buttercream Cupcake Lip Balm" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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