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UNLEASHIA Glacier Lip Balm
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UNLEASHIA Glacier Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 8 more
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What the product description says
“Contains soothing and moisturizing Vitamin Complex and Shea Butter to effectively moisturize chapped lips.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, 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~5.3–7.9%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~1.2–1.8%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~22–33%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4–6%
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.4–3.6%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.6–2.4%
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: Low~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
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~0.4–0.95%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitate
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~1.4–2.1%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.3–7.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~22–33%
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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Synthetic wax~6.7–10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Diisostearyl malate~5.3–7.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyisobutene~3–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Dimer dilinoleyl diisostearate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Octyldodecanol~1.6–2.4%
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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Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing
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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Silica dimethyl silylate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylene/propylene copolymer~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Calcium titanium borosilicate~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.6–1.4%
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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Silica~0.9–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.3%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Tin oxide~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Water~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Butylene glycol
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
Bioflavonoids~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bioflavonoids
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Hesperidin~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Hesperidin
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090
Fcf
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Dimer dilinoleyl diisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Silica dimethyl silylate, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium titanium borosilicate, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Retinyl palmitate, Bioflavonoids, Ascorbic acid, Hesperidin, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 42090, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Borosilicate Glasses as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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