typology 9-ingredient Lip Balm
typology Typology 9-ingredient Lip Balm lists 9 ingredients on its label, 7 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.
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Minimalist nine-ingredient lip balm. Uses sunflower and shea oils as base, modified with castor esters and polyglycerides for texture. Added citrus extract and Vitamin E for antioxidant benefit. Free of synthetic fragrance or dyes. Ideal for dry or sensitive lips. Formulators observe the precise selection of plant oils mimics skin lipids to maximize hydration while minimizing sensitization risk.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl Stearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic PolyglyceridesHydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Behenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.
- Glyceryl Behenate
- Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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