Better Balm
The Sephora Collection Better Balm is a lip care. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
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Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
|
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
(Binding, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Ethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
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COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
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|
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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prunus armeniaca kernel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
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|
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
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|
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CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
|
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 45410
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Sitosterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalene
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Refatting) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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|
1
|
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CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
