Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lip Balm

Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lip Balm
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lip Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lip Balm:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lip Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈22.0%) and Beeswax (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
22
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11
Beeswax
6
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
4
Polybutene
3
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
2
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
1.5
Paraffin
1
Flavor (Aroma)
0.3
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
0.3
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Sorbic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Tridecyl Trimellitate
0.3
Microcrystalline Wax
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Sucralose
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
0.3
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
0.3
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Beeswax
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Polybutene
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
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Paraffin
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Flavor (Aroma)
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
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Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Sorbic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Tridecyl Trimellitate
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Microcrystalline Wax
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Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
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Stearic Acid
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Sucralose
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Phenoxyethanol
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
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Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
89.9
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 89.9 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
6
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 89.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
89.9
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Beeswax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA 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.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Polybutene
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PolybuteneA petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid OilDescription is coming soon
Paraffin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Flavor (Aroma)Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the flavor and use the unspecific word 'flavor' instead. Flavor is added to products that have the potential to be consumed, such as lipsticks.
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxObtained from the leaves of Carnauba wax palm, this occlusive, emollient, and film-forming wax is commonly used in lip products. It is comprised mainly of various wax esters and is one of the hardest and most resistant plant waxes.
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Soybean OilA thicker, more solid form of soybean oil that contains occlusive moisturizing saturated fatty acids.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Tridecyl Trimellitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tridecyl TrimellitateDescription is coming soon
Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/AdipateDescription is coming soon
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Sucralose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SucraloseDescription is coming soon
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)Description is coming soon
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.