Glossier balm dotcom universal salve
Glossier glossier balm dotcom universal salve lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Synthetic Wax
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Silica
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Flavor/Aroma
- Behenyl Behenate
- Silica Silylate
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Menthol
- Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Semi-solid salve system combining safflower oil, castor oil, and shea butter, adjusted with synthetic waxes for hardness. Includes silica to improve powder flow and skin feel. Contains menthol for cooling sensation, suitable for dry area care in autumn/winter. Factory perspective: hydrogenated castor oil must ensure purity to avoid monoglyceride residue; uniform mixing of oil and wax phases directly impacts final texture.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic WaxSilica
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- BINDING
- Synthetic Beeswax
Other ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFlavor/AromaBehenyl BehenateSilica SilylateEuphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De CandelillaTocopheryl AcetateMentholStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Flavor/Aroma | 香料 | — | Green |
| Behenyl Behenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla | 增稠剂, 封闭剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Flavor/Aroma
- Placeholder for flavor/aroma ingredients; specific components must be confirmed.
- Behenyl Behenate
- Behenyl behenate, a long-chain diester providing silky feel and occlusion; waxy solid at room temperature.
- Silica Silylate
- Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture
- Euphorbia Cerifera Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla
- Candelilla wax, natural hardener/occlusive; mp 55-60°C, blend with other waxes for crystal form.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
- Stevia extract used as natural fragrance; plant-derived, test for sensitivity.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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