This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningAroma
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Mel, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Aroma, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Propolis Cera, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsostearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeMonascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 77491, Limonene
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneWe don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer yet.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that has earned its skincare reputation through chemistry.
It's dominated by fatty acids like linoleic acid (~35-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~17-27%), and oleic acid (~14-22%). This is the exact profile that supports skin barrier, locks in hydration, and calms inflammation.
A 2024 review found evidence for the Rosa canina species supports its use for scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and atopic dermatitis; this was mostly credited to its vitamin C content and fatty acid composition as the primary active mechanisms.
You might see this ingredient marketed as a "natural retinol". Some rosehip seed oils contains traces of all-trans-retinoic acid but these trace amounts are far below biologically active levels.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has deemed this ingredient safe and it's well-tolerated.
Fungal acne: The fatty acids of this oil fall into the C11-24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit Oil