Winky Lux

Winky Lux Marbleous Balm

Name: Winky Lux - Marbleous Balm
Brand: Winky Lux

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3 + 11 more

Works well

What the product description says

“With the tint of a lipstick and the hydration of a lip balm, Winky Lux Marbleous Balm is the ultimate hybrid.”

Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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: ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 4

Ceramide 2Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.65–0.95%

Ceramide 3Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.6–0.9%

Ceramide 1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.55–0.85%

Ceramide 4HeroEffect: High~0.5–0.8%

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~5.1–6.2%

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~2.7–3.3%

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~1–1.2%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.65–0.95%

CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.55–0.85%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~3.7–4.5%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~2.3–2.8%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.5%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.65–0.95%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.25%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~2.7–3.3%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.5%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.65–0.95%est.

Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.65–0.95%est.

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Ingredients

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Candelilla cera~25–31%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~12–15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Candelilla cera~6.6–8.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5.1–6.2%

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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Octyldodecanol~3.7–4.5%

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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Polybutene~2.9–3.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.7–3.3%

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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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.3–2.8%

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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Polyethylene~1.8–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.2–1.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cera microcristallina~1.2–1.5%

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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Microcrystalline wax~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~1–1.2%

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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.65–0.95%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ceramide 1~0.65–1%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide 2~0.65–0.95%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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Ceramide 3~0.6–0.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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Ceramide 4~0.5–0.8%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

More about Ceramide 4

Ceramide 1~0.55–0.85%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Cholesterol~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glyceryl stearate

Dipropylene glycol~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Citral~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene

Ci 77891~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%

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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Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%

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 15850~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 77742~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A violet pigment

More about Ci 77742

Ingredient list view

Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Isopropyl palmitate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Cocos nucifera oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 1, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cholesterol, Glyceryl stearate, Dipropylene glycol, Citral, Limonene, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 77742

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	Winky LuxMarbleous BalmYOUR PRODUCT	FENTY BEAUTY by RihannaGloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream	CliniquePep-Start Pout Perfecting Balm	Estée LauderPure Color Revitalizing Crystal Lip Balm
Match	—	33%	32%	32%
Price	—	$22.09	—	$35.56
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 10	4 of 10	3 of 10
Key difference	—	Retinyl Palmitate	Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7	Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"Winky Lux - Marbleous Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 4 0.50% - 0.80%, ceramide 3 0.60% - 0.90%, ceramide 2 0.65% - 0.95%, ceramide 1 0.55% - 0.85% and ceramide 1 0.65% - 1.00%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

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The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States.

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