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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Winky Lux Matcha Lip Balm features coconut and avocado oils for ultimate hydration with Vitamin C and Caffeine for a healthy boost.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera 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: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Aroma + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- 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 oilPetrolatum~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOctyldecanol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilOzokerite~2–2.9%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCeresin~1.1–1.7%
Vanillin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.45–1.05%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–1%
- 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 acetateCocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPersea gratissima oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCaffeine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45410~0.1–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.05–0.2%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Petrolatum, Octyldecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ozokerite, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ceresin, Vanillin, Parfum, Aroma, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Caffeine, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 45410, Ci 42090, Ci 77491, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ci 77499
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Winky LuxMatcha Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Crème de la MerThe Lip Volumizer | Aceology USNOURISHING PASSIONFRUIT EXTRACT LIP BALM | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Nourishing Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $16.00 | $85.00+$69.00 | $29.00+$13.00 | $20.00+$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Oligopeptide-32 | Lanolin |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
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