Winky Lux Neapolitan Balm

Winky Lux Neapolitan Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Synthetic beeswax + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Infused with jojoba oil, this Neapolitan inspired tri-colored lip balm helps moisturize and condition lips for a smooth, supple pout.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).

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~4.6–6.9%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.8%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.9–1.4%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%
Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.4–0.9%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~26–39%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.9–7.4%
CeresinEffect: Low~2.2–3.4%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~26–39%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~4.6–6.9%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3–4.5%est.
Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.4–0.9%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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.9–1.4%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Tridecyl trimellitate~26–39%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.9–7.4%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–6.9%
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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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~3–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ceresin~2.2–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Synthetic beeswax~1.9–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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Polybutene~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Candelilla cera~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.9–1.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Polyethylene~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Diisostearyl malate~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.4–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Parfum~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Ci 15850~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Al lake
Not recognized
Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 77491~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77499~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Yellow iron oxide
Not recognized
Ci 77492~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
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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Ci 77891~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Tridecyl trimellitate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ceresin, Synthetic beeswax, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Polybutene, Candelilla cera, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl malate, Althaea officinalis root extract, Parfum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 45410, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ci 19140, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850

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