This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Parfum
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cera Alba
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffin, Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cera Alba, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Panthenol, Polyethylene, Silica, Tribehenin, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Lactic Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis is another name for beeswax; it's a natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own) and your skin.
Beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Beeswax's wax esters are derived primarily from palmitic and oleic acid (C16 and C18:1). Both of these fall within the C11-C24 feeding window.
The Malassezia yeast can potentially cleave these esters and release usable fatty acids, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. However, not everyone will react to this ingredient.
Learn more about Cera AlbaThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
