ducray Ictyane Lip Balm
ducray Ducray Ictyane Lip Balm lists 25 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Mineral Oil
- Glycerin
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Polyethylene
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Beeswax
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Nylon-12
- 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceryl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Water
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Formulation view Repair lip balm based on castor oil, mineral oil, and hydrogenated vegetable oils for strong occlusion, with glycerin for hydration and cetearyl ethylhexanoate for texture. Includes beeswax for thickening, vitamin E for antioxidant protection, and various glycerides for emollience. Uses VP/hexadecene copolymer for film formation. Heavy, occlusive texture suitable for emergency care of extremely dry, peeling lips, locking in moisture despite potential comedogenicity for oily perioral skin.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral OilHydrogenated Vegetable OilCetearyl EthylhexanoateHydrogenated Polyisobutene
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
Other ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2VP/Hexadecene CopolymerBeeswaxHydrogenated Castor OilNylon-1210-Hydroxydecenoic AcidDisteardimonium HectoriteGlyceryl LinoleateGlyceryl LinolenateGlyceryl OleateGlyceryl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateGlycine Soja OilIsopropyl MyristateTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateWater
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| VP/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Linoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Linolenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | – · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Palmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
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.
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.
- Beeswax
- Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Glyceryl Palmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
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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