Mario Badescu
Acai and Vanilla Lip Balm
Acai and Vanilla Lip Balm
Mario Badescu
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Lip care
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WHAT IS IT?
Nourishing lip balm with 4 key ingredients
FEATURES
Non-greasy, lightweight finish, moisturizing, nourishing
BEST FOR
all skin types
CHECKS
Free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates
Who Is It For?
All Ages And GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Chapped Lips Providing Moisture And NourishmentBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Decadent, Acai & Vanilla-scented formula that melts effortlessly into your lips to nourish and soothe. This luxurious lip balm combines nutrient-dense butters and moisturizing oils, leaving your lips feeling soft, smooth, and supple with a non-greasy, lightweight finish.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cocoglycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Brassica Glycerides, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, MicrocrystallineCellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera(Coconut) Oil, Glyceryl Rosinate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba/Cire d'abeille), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Linoleic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Linolenic Acid,, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Silica, Silica Silylate, Sucralose, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera Cera/Cire de candelilla), Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20.
Key Ingredients
cocoa butter,coconut oil,sweet almond oil,vitamin e
Ingredients Details
Cocoa Butter
Common Name(s): Cocoa butter,cacao butter
CAS Number: 8002-31-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides hard-setting occlusive emolliency for body butters and lip balms with skin conditioning stearic acid.
Why It's Used: Classic body care and lip balm solid butter providing strong occlusive moisture retention with the iconic cocoa scent and stable solid-at-room-temperature consistency.
How It Works: High stearic (32-36%) and palmitic (25-30%) acid content provides hard, brittle texture with high melting point (34-38ยฐc). solid at room temperature, melts at body contact for on-skin application. occlusive barrier film reduces tewl. natural polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.
Typically Found In: Body butters,lip balms,hard lotions,soap,cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Occlusive barrier,hard butter texture,natural aroma
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from theobroma cacao seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Expeller or cold-pressed from roasted cacao beans. natural cocoa butter retains aroma; deodorized available for unscented formulas. very shelf stable (shelf life 3-5 years).
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 4/5 โ comedogenic; avoid on acne-prone face
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cocoa butter is one of the few naturally occurring fats with a sharp melting point transition (34-38ยฐc) just below body temperature, providing solid-at-room-temperature stability while melting completely and uniformly on skin contact. this unique thermal transition gives body butters and lip balms their characteristic texture and application.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Coconut Oil
Common Name(s): Coconut oil,botanical oil,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin through the plant's phytochemical complex.
Why It's Used: Natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile supporting concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids scavenge ros via hโข donation, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as photoprotectants and antimicrobials โ mechanisms directly applicable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,coconut oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Sweet Almond Oil
Common Name(s): Sweet almond oil,almond oil
CAS Number: 8013-76-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides gentle, well-tolerated emolliency for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin.
Why It's Used: The most universally tolerated plant oil โ gentle, light, and well-tolerated across all age groups and skin types.
How It Works: Balanced oleic (62-73%) and linoleic (20-30%) fatty acid composition provides dual emolliency and barrier repair. light texture (lower viscosity vs avocado/olive) provides better aesthetic for face and body. vitamin e provides antioxidant protection.
Typically Found In: Baby products,sensitive skin formulas,body oils,massage oils,facial oils
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Universal tolerability,gentle emolliency
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from prunus amygdalus dulcis seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from sweet almond kernels. non-roasted (cosmetic grade) has lighter color and odor than food-grade roasted. shelf life 12-18 months.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sweet almond oil's balanced oleic/linoleic ratio (approximately 3:1) provides both the emollient (oleic-driven skin softening) and barrier repair (linoleic-driven ceramide synthesis support) properties from a single oil, making it a particularly complete standalone facial and body moisturizing oil.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Vitamin E
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Vitamin e has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin e technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12