This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This calming lip moisturizer is formulated around Petrolatum and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract to calm redness and hydrate lips.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Paraffin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Titanium Dioxide, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 77492, Ceramide NP, CI 77499, Parfum, CI 15850, Sorbitan Olivate, Phytosphingosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 15985, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Water, Geraniol, Citronellol, Caproic Acid, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about Linalool
