TONYMOLY Banana Lip Balm

TONYMOLY Banana Lip Balm
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using TONYMOLY Banana Lip Balm:

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

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: TONYMOLY Banana Lip Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Petrolatum (est. ≈50.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that TONYMOLY Banana Lip Balm is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Petrolatum
22
Polybutene
7
Silica Silylate
6
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
4
Diisostearyl Malate
3
Tocopheryl Acetate
2
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
1
Fragrance
1
Polyethylene
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
0.3
Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)
0.3
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
0.3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
0.3
Milk Protein Extract
0.3
Water
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %
Petrolatum
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Polybutene
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Silica Silylate
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VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
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Diisostearyl Malate
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Fragrance
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Polyethylene
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Dehydroacetic Acid
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
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Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)
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Silica Dimethyl Silylate
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Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
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Ceramide NP
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Milk Protein Extract
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Water
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Butylene Glycol
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
100.3
50.0 x 2
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 100.3 20
10.0
50.0 x 2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50 x 2
0.3
All occlusives 100.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
100.3
50.0 x 2
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
3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Petrolatum
Est. %50
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Polybutene
Est. %22
Function
Origin
PolybuteneA petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
Silica Silylate
Est. %7
Function
Origin
Silica SilylateA synthetic powder that thickens oils and features a velvety texture.
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Est. %6
Function
Origin
VP/Hexadecene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Diisostearyl Malate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Diisostearyl MalateAn emollient ester that softens the skin and keeps it feeling smooth. It is characterized by a cushiony feel and glossy sheen, which is why it is frequently used in lip products.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %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.

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Polyethylene
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateAn emollient mixture of glycerin molecules and isostearic fatty acid.
Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)Description is coming soon
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silica Dimethyl SilylateA synthetic 'filler' powder primarily used as a formula helper. It is added in skincare products to adjust their consistency and thickness.
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit ExtractAn extract from bananas that has a variety of astringent and antioxidant phenolic compounds and that has a sweet, fruity aroma.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Milk Protein Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Milk Protein ExtractDescription is coming soon
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
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.