Nars afterglow lip balm
Nars nars afterglow lip balm lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Triisostearin
- Polyethylene
- Squalane
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Synthetic Wax
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Flower Extract
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Simethicone
- Lauryl Pca
- BHT
- Tocopherol
- Silica
- Tin Oxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Blue 1 Lake
- Iron Oxides •Iron Oxides
- Mica
- Red 7 Lake
- Titanium Dioxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Wax-based high-emolliency lip balm. Matrix of hydrogenated polyisobutene and microcrystalline wax combined with jojoba oil for moisture lock-in. Contains multiple UV filters and antioxidants. Suitable for dry lips. Factory observation: Polyethylene is used as a lubricant, and compatibility between botanical extracts and the wax base must be ensured.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSqualane
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Triisostearin
- ABRASIVE
- PolyethyleneSynthetic Wax
- ANTIFOAMING
- Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
Other ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire MicrocristallineGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPunica Granatum Flower ExtractIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearateTocopheryl AcetateSimethiconeLauryl PcaBHTTocopherolSilicaTin OxidePhenoxyethanolBlue 1 LakeIron Oxides •Iron OxidesMicaRed 7 LakeTitanium Dioxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triisostearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline | Not decoded yet | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides •Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 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 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Triisostearin
- Polyglyceryl ester, emulsifier and thickener; no mineral oil, check viscosity.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
- Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Microcrystalline wax thickener/occlusive; high melt point, add hot, heavy feel if overused
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
- Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Punica Granatum Flower Extract
- Pomegranate flower extract for skin conditioning; use validated stable dosages
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Lauryl Pca
- Lauric acid PCA ester; lipid-compatible humectant for creams; mild at low concentrations.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Blue 1 Lake
- Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit
- Iron Oxides •Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; safe and stable, commonly used in mineral makeup or tinted skincare
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Red 7 Lake
- Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
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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