complex-culture Complex Culture Time Pressed Lip Balm
complex-culture Complex Culture Time Pressed Lip Balm lists 22 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.
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Octyldodecanol
- Squalane
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Polyisobutene
- Synthetic Wax
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
- Polyethylene
- Ozokerite
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
- Punica Granatum Flower Extract
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Geraniol
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Tridecyl TrimellitateOctyldodecanolSqualaneDiisostearyl MalatePolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
- BINDING
- Polyisobutene
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic WaxEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Other ingredients
PolyethyleneOzokeriteHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRicinus Communis Seed OilTocopherolSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractPunica Granatum Flower ExtractCaprylyl GlycolPolyglyceryl-2 DiisostearatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinFragranceGeraniolLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tridecyl Trimellitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisostearyl Malate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer | ABRASIVE, BULKING, FILM FORMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ozokerite | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Punica Granatum Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- Micro-resin for abrasion; non-biodegradable; microplastic restrictions apply.
- Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
- Bio-based ester emulsifier/conditioner, mild; low irritancy, non-comedogenic (0/5), suitable for sensitive skin
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Ozokerite
- Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Punica Granatum Flower Extract
- Pomegranate flower extract for skin conditioning; use validated stable dosages
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for W/O systems; moderate comedogenicity, monitor oil feel.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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