Tinted Lip Balm
Lip Care

Tinted Lip Balm

Fresh4w ago
42Ingredients
0EU Banned
11Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
52% Natural36% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Vanillin
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
BHTMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Lip Care. Verify compliance.

  • Yellow 5 Lake)Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 7.0 — Optimal
7.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 7.0
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

52% natural36% synthetic
22 natural 5 unknown 15 synthetic

Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 52% natural, 12% unknown and 36% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

colorant10:Red 7, Red 7 Lake), Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), Red 27 Lake, Red 28 Lake), Ci 77491... +2 more
fragrance6:Parfum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Vanillin, BHT, Limonene, Linalool
emollient4:Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Waxy, emollient balm or oil — melts on contact with lip temperature
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, protected — waxy barrier that softens on contact

Waxy, emollient — melts at lip temperature for comfortable wear.