eucerin Lip Active Lip Balm
eucerin Eucerin Lip Active Lip Balm lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Cera Microcristallina
- Octyldodecanol
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Panthenol
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Myristyl Myristate
- C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
- Glycerin
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Aqua
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis
- Bisabolol
- Cera Alba
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- BINDING
- Cera Microcristallina
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- OctyldodecanolHydrogenated PolydeceneCetyl Palmitate
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
Other ingredients
Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCetearyl AlcoholBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Myristyl MyristateC20-40 Alkyl StearateGlycerinCopernicia Cerifera CeraAquaTocopheryl AcetateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Simmondsia ChinensisBisabololCera Alba
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cera Microcristallina | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Myristyl Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C20-40 Alkyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Cera Microcristallina
- Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Myristyl Myristate
- Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.
- C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
- Long-chain ester for emolliency and thickening; 0.5–5% typical; hydrophobic, requires emulsification
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis
- Not decoded yet
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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