nuxe Honey Lip Balm
nuxe Nuxe Honey Lip Balm lists 19 ingredients on its label, 19 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.
- Cera Alba/Beeswax
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Lecithin
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Mel/Honey
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Tocopherol
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Propolis Extract
- Citric Acid
- Citral
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains fragrance
Formulation view Lip balm skeleton built on beeswax and sunflower oil, balanced with shea butter and lightweight esters. Honey and propolis enhance moisture; citrus oils provide scent. Tocopherol acts as antioxidant. Ideal for dry lip repair. Formulator Note: Beeswax offers structural support, while honey requires careful preservation management.
Key ingredients
- 黏度控制剂
- Cera Alba/Beeswax
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilC10-18 Triglycerides
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- ANTISTATIC
- Lecithin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
- 保湿剂，皮肤调理剂，防腐剂协同
- Mel/Honey
Other ingredients
Camelina Sativa Seed OilOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic PolyglyceridesGlyceryl CaprylateTocopherolCitrus Limon Peel OilPropolis ExtractCitric AcidCitralLinaloolGeraniolLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cera Alba/Beeswax | 黏度控制剂,成膜剂,着色剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C10-18 Triglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mel/Honey | 保湿剂，皮肤调理剂，防腐剂协同 | — | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propolis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Cera Alba/Beeswax
- Beeswax, a natural wax providing occlusion and structure, common in balms and creams.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Mel/Honey
- Honey (Miel), natural humectant and preservative booster; prone to spoilage.
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Camelina sativa seed oil; rich in ALA and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant; may feel greasy due to high fatty acid content.
- Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
- Fatty acid polyglycerides, emulsifier and thickener; non-ionic surfactant, low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Propolis Extract
- Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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