Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment

3.9
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

1.2Humectancy6.5Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment has a moisturizing rating of 3.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 1.2 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.5 out of 10.

What else is good about it? It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
40	Polybutene	Petroleum, Synthetic	Formula Helper
22	Hydrogenated Polyisobutene	Petroleum	Emollient,Formula Helper
11	Octyldodecanol	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Beeswax	Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Ozokerite	Petroleum	Formula Helper
3	Trihydroxystearin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Polyethylene	Synthetic	Abrasive,Formula Helper
1.5	Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1	Ethylhexyl Palmitate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Tribehenin	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Sorbitan Isostearate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
0.3	Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1	Botanical, Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle

Ingredients explained

Polybutene

Score

Function

Binding, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Petroleum, Synthetic

A petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Score

Function

Emollient, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Petroleum

A viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.

Octyldodecanol

Score

Function

Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.

Beeswax

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Animal

A waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.

Ozokerite

Score

Function

Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Petroleum

A petroleum based wax that comes in a variety of forms, all with different melting points and therefore different performance and feel. Overall ozokerite is often used for solid products like lipsticks.