drunk-elephant Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm
drunk-elephant Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm lists 31 ingredients on its label, 29 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.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille
- Ozokerite
- Polyisobutene
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax / Cera Carnauba / Cire De Carnauba
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla
- Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
- Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Tribehenin
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Cocos Nucifera OilSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 皮肤调理剂-封闭剂
- Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille
- BINDING
- OzokeritePolyisobutene
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycine Soja Oil
Other ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Copernicia Cerifera Wax / Cera Carnauba / Cire De CarnaubaEuphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De CandelillaCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractDictyopteris Membranacea ExtractMagnolia Grandiflora Bark ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilSchinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel OilVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed OilTocopheryl AcetateDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateEthylhexyl PalmitateDicaprylyl EtherTribeheninSorbitan IsostearateLauryl AlcoholLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille | 皮肤调理剂-封闭剂,成膜剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ozokerite | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Wax / Cera Carnauba / Cire De Carnauba | 粘稠度调节剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla | 增稠剂, 封闭剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tribehenin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lauryl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 3 | Green |
| Linolenic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille
- Beeswax occlusive and film former; animal-derived, contraindicated for bee product allergies.
- Ozokerite
- Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax / Cera Carnauba / Cire De Carnauba
- Carnauba wax, a high-melting-point stiffening agent; used to increase product hardness and shine, often blended with other waxes.
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla
- Candelilla wax, natural hardener/occlusive; mp 55-60°C, blend with other waxes for crystal form.
- Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.
- Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
- Dictyopteris fern extract, antioxidant; plant-derived, verify allergenicity; 0.1–1% typical
- Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
- Contains magnolol; antimicrobial and antioxidant; used in scalp/body care; watch concentration
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Blueberry seed oil rich in GLA; supports skin barrier repair; moderate comedogenic risk, patch test recommended.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Tribehenin
- Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic
- Linolenic Acid
- Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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