Lip Treatment Balm
Serum
Updated 4w ago

Lip Treatment Balm

Laneige
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
78% Natural22% 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.

Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Key Actives
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural22% synthetic
25 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural and 22% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tribehenin, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
viscosity controlling6:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/​Isostearyl/​Cetyl/​Stearyl/​Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Synthetic Wax
emollient5:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax/​Cera Microcristallina/​Cire Microcristalline, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/​Copernicia Cerifera Cera/​Cire De Carnauba

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.