This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingMenthyl PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Menthyl PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Tribehenin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Water, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mica, CI 77891, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 75470, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
C30-50 Alcohols
Emulsifying
Candelilla Wax Esters
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, C30-50 Alcohols, Candelilla Wax Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Limonene, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
This ingredient shows up on a lot of "pore-clogging" lists but there's no real evidence behind that. It doesn't even have a comedogenic rating from an actual study; the numbers you'll find online come from blogs citing other blogs.
Ratings for other ingredients mostly come from a 1980s rabbit ear test. This test doesn't translate well to human skin or to real products because the ingredient sits at a much lower percentage.
Some people still find it breaks them out. So if that's you, definitely trust your skin. Just know this one's based on experience and not evidence.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Limonene 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 LimoneneThis ingredient is also known as Cocoa butter; it's the fat pressed out of roasted cocoa beans.
Cocoa butter is solid at room temperature and melts right around body temperature, which is why it feels waxy in the jar and slippery on skin.
It has a very saturated profile (stearic acid ~34 to 36%, oleic acid ~30 to 40%, and palmitic acid ~24 to 29%) that makes it a strong occlusive: it sits on top and slows water escaping from skin.
Concentration data shows that it can show up anywhere from a few percent in lotions up to 100% in balms, and the FDA lists cocoa butter as an OTC skin protectant active at 50-100%.
The CIR has reviewed it and concluded it to be safe as used in cosmetics.
This is one of the ingredients with a comedogenic score of 4/5 from the rabbit ear test. Just know that a later human study did find that finished products containing high-comedogenic ingredients like cocoa butter did not increase microcomedone formation.
The fair call here is that this ingredient is most likely fine on body or low-percentage formulas, but can potentially be riskier as a heavy leave-on facial product if you break out easily.
Cocoa butter may not be fungal acne safe; it is a triglyceride of C16-18 fatty acids that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Allergies to cocoa butter are rare and uncommon, but a few cases have been documented (mostly in cases where the person ate chocolate). So if you have a tree nut allergy, be sure to patch test or avoid.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
