aesop Protective Lip Balm SPF30
aesop Aesop Protective Lip Balm SPF30 lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Jojoba Esters
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
- Zinc Oxide
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Behenate
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Glyceryl Isostearate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- D-Limonene
- Linalool
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Geraniol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citral
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Jojoba EstersPentaerythrityl TetraisostearateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- ASTRINGENT
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Glyceryl BehenateCopernicia Cerifera WaxDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCitrus Tangerina Peel OilHydrogenated Castor OilGlyceryl IsostearatePolyhydroxystearic AcidLavandula Angustifolia OilCananga Odorata Flower OilD-LimoneneLinaloolBenzyl BenzoateGeraniolBenzyl SalicylateCitralCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Euphorbia Cerifera Wax | ASTRINGENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Behenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Wax | ABRASIVE, EPILATING, EXFOLIATING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Isostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
- Carnauba wax for hardness/occlusion/film; plant-derived, confirm extraction purity
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Glyceryl Behenate
- Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil for fragrance and skin care; high phototoxicity, limit concentration or shade
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Glyceryl Isostearate
- Glyceride emulsifier, oil-soluble; used in creams and ointments, 0.5–3%.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
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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