Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
A synthetic emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, providing a pleasant feel.
Usually helps with
Softening and smoothing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Derived from jojoba oil, these esters act as emollients, helping to condition and soften the lips.
Usually helps with
Conditioning and softening
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
A natural emollient known for its moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some skin types, though less of a concern for lips.
A stable, saturated form of squalene, it's an excellent emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
Hydration and suppleness
Emollient/Thickener
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
A plant-based wax that provides structure and a smooth finish to the product.
Usually helps with
Texture and finish
Film Former/Thickener
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to create a smooth film on the lips and thicken the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture and film formation
A derivative of niacin that causes a mild warming or tingling sensation, which can temporarily increase blood flow and plumpness. This is intended to create a plumping effect.
Usually helps with
Temporary plumping
Watch for
Can cause redness, warmth, or tingling. Discontinue use if irritation persists.
Antioxidant/Moisturizer
Ectoin
A natural compound known for its ability to protect cells from environmental stressors and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Cell protection and hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds water, providing hydration and plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration and plumping
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin to provide hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
A peptide that stimulates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid, helping to plump and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Plumping and smoothing
Peptide
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen, helping to improve firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Firmness and wrinkle reduction
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
A modified form of hyaluronic acid that offers excellent hydration and skin-smoothing properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration and smoothing
Botanical Extract
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
A plant extract known for its soothing and antioxidant properties, it can also help improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Soothing and hydration
Botanical Extract
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Milk thistle extract, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Botanical Extract
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
An extract from the Centella Asiatica plant, known for its soothing and wound-healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing and repair
A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect cells from dehydration.
Usually helps with
Moisture retention
A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing irritation
Botanical Extract
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, it helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration and conditioning
Botanical Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Contains natural AHAs that can gently exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation and brightening
Watch for
May cause mild sensitivity in some individuals.
Emollient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
A rich, nourishing oil that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Deep moisturization
Watch for
Can be heavy for some skin types.
An emollient that helps to condition and soften the lips.
Usually helps with
Conditioning and softening
A common humectant that draws moisture from the air to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Thickener/Humectant
Glucomannan
A plant-derived polysaccharide that can help thicken formulas and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Texture and hydration
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
An emollient ester that provides a smooth feel and helps to spread the product.
Usually helps with
Smooth application
Watch for
Can be occlusive for some.
An emollient that helps to condition and soften the lips.
Usually helps with
Conditioning and softening
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
An emollient that provides a light, non-greasy feel and improves product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Light feel and spreadability
Emulsifier/Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Derived from sugar and coconut, it helps to emulsify the formula and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emulsification and softening
Emulsifier/Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
A derivative of stearic acid that helps to stabilize emulsions and provides emollient benefits.
Usually helps with
Stabilization and softening
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
A plant-derived ester that provides excellent emollience and helps to improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Emollience and texture
A polysaccharide used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Film Former/Thickener
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used to create a smooth film on the lips and thicken the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture and film formation
Preservative/Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, it also offers skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Preservation and conditioning
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
The base solvent for many cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Formulation base
Exfoliant/Humectant
Lactic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the lips, promoting cell turnover and improving texture. It also acts as a humectant.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation and hydration
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; use sunscreen. May cause mild stinging.
Exfoliant/pH Adjuster
Citric Acid
A natural alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH and provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment and mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; use sunscreen. May cause mild stinging.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A salt of sorbic acid, used as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but can cause irritation in some.