Kisstin Balm

KAHI

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About this product

The KAHI Kisstin Balm is a lip care. Our analysis of its 50 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Lip Care
Ingredients
50
Low-risk
30
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
South Korea
SPF
50 · blocks 98.0% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 19/6
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Diisostearyl Malate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Silica Dimethyl Silylate Ethoxydiglycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Trilaurin Triethylhexanoin Paraffin Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate Hydrolyzed Collagen Synthetic Wax Dibutyl Adipate Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Diisostearyl Malate Silica Dimethyl Silylate Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 0/2
Caution for oily/acne-prone skin
Paraffin Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Sensitive Skin 2/14
Good for sensitive skin
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Caution for sensitive skin
Dipropylene Glycol Ethoxydiglycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Triethylhexanoin Paraffin Synthetic Wax Citronellol Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Hexyl Cinnamal Benzyl Benzoate Benzyl Salicylate Butylphenyl Methylpropional Hydroxycitronellal

Ingredients list

50 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All50 Skin Conditioning33 Emollient17 Fragrance14 Solvent10 Masking10 Viscosity Controlling9 Perfuming7 Hair Conditioning6
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Dibutyl Adipate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Film Forming)
1
A
Triethylhexanoin
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Masking, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Diisostearyl Malate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant)
1
A
Microcrystalline Wax
(Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Paraffin
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Trilaurin
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Synthetic Wax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
(Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosityincreasing Agent Nonaqueous, Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing)
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Protecting)
Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
(Not Reported)
1
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
(Antiacne Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Surfactant Cleansing Agent, Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Protecting)
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
(Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
1
A
Hydrolyzed Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Humectant)
1
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Film Forming)
1
B
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
1
A
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Ethoxydiglycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Humectant, Perfuming)
1
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
(Antioxidant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
Soluble Proteoglycan
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
Sodium DNA
(Skin Conditioning)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
7
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
6
A
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Allergens
Allergens
4
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant)
1
3
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying)
1
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Mineral UV Filter
Reflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

Contains eu allergen
Benzyl Salicylate — higher EWG
Butylphenyl Methylpropional — higher EWG
Hydroxycitronellal — higher EWG
May not suit oily/acne-prone skin
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Dibutyl Adipate
Plasticizer, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A PlasticizerSkin conditioningEmollientSolventFilm forming
Triethylhexanoin
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceHair conditioningAntistatic agentEmollientMaskingRefattingSkin conditioningSolvent
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 EmollientSkin conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Binding agent, Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentSkin-conditioning agent - occlusiveViscosity increasing agentEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
Diisostearyl Malate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningEmollientSurfactant
Microcrystalline Wax
Binding, Bulking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A BindingBulkingEmulsion stabilisingViscosity controlling
Paraffin
Fragrance, Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin-conditioning agent - occlusiveViscosity increasing agentEmollientViscosity controlling
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 EmollientHair conditioningSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Trilaurin
Viscosity increasing agent, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Viscosity increasing agentEmollientSkin conditioningSolventViscosity controlling
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
Synthetic Wax
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingFragranceViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentBindingEmollientMaskingViscosity controlling
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Anticaking agent, Bulking agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Anticaking agentBulking agentSlip modifierSuspending agent - nonsurfactantViscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueousAntifoaming agentEmollientEmulsion stabilisingViscosity controlling
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Bleaching, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A BleachingPerfumingSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollientSmoothingSoothing
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin protecting
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin protecting
+ 27 more — see the full ingredients list above
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance, Uv absorber
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceUv absorberMasking Allergens
Benzyl Benzoate
Fragrance, Solvent
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 CIR A FragranceSolventAntimicrobialMasking Allergens
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 Perfuming Allergens
Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance, Masking
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceMasking Allergens
Hydroxycitronellal
Fragrance, Masking
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceMasking Allergens
Citronellol
Fragrance, Masking
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceMasking Allergens
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming, Skin conditioning
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 PerfumingSkin conditioning Allergens

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

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