Is Hydrating Lip Balm Olive Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Olivier
Le Petit Olivier's Hydrating Lip Balm Olive Oil is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum Fragrance.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes natural oils like olive oil and shea butter, but also contains synthetic fragrance and several waxes, indicating a mixed quality profile.
Main concern
Contains isopropyl myristate, a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns about skin irritation for sensitive users.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural oils such as olea europaea (olive) fruit oil and butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, which provide moisturizing benefits.
- Includes tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
- Features calendula officinalis flower extract, known for its soothing properties, enhancing the product's skin-friendly profile.
Concerns
- Contains isopropyl myristate, a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns about skin irritation for sensitive users.
- Includes parfum (fragrance), which can be a potential allergen and may cause irritation in some individuals.
- The presence of multiple waxes like cera alba (beeswax) and carnauba wax may indicate a heavier texture that some users might find less appealing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Ricinus Communis Castor Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Ricinus Communis Castor Seed Oil is used here as base. Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil is a natural oil that provides hydration and helps to create a protective barrier on the skin.
Role in formula: base
Original: RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL
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Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride is used here as emulsifier. Caprylic/capric triglyceride is derived from coconut oil and glycerin, used to improve texture and stability, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Read the full ingredient profile for Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
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Is Cetyl Palmitate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetyl Palmitate is used here as emulsifier. Cetyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester that acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CETYL PALMITATE
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Is Cera Alba Beeswax safe in this skincare?
Good
Cera Alba Beeswax is used here as base. Cera alba (beeswax) is a natural wax that provides a protective barrier and helps to lock in moisture, contributing positively to the product's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: CERA ALBA (BEESWAX)
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Is Isopropyl Myristate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Isopropyl Myristate is used here as emulsifier. Isopropyl myristate is a synthetic ingredient used to enhance absorption but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
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Is Oleic Linoleic Linolenic Polyglycerides safe in this skincare?
Medium
Oleic Linoleic Linolenic Polyglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These polyglycerides are derived from fatty acids and serve as emulsifiers, but their processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES
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Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated castor oil is a modified form of castor oil that enhances texture but may be less desirable due to its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Is C10 18 Triglycerides safe in this skincare?
Medium
C10 18 Triglycerides is used here as emulsifier. C10-18 triglycerides are derived from fatty acids and used for texture improvement, but their synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES
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Is Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Wax safe in this skincare?
Good
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Wax is used here as base. Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax is a natural wax that provides texture and stability, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX
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Is Parfum Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Parfum (fragrance) is a synthetic blend that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)
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Is Olea Europaea Olive Fruit Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Olea Europaea Olive Fruit Oil is used here as base. Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil is a natural oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, providing moisturizing benefits to the skin.
Role in formula: base
Original: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Olea Europaea Olive Fruit Oil
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is used here as base. Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter is a natural fat that deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter
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Is Prunus Armeniaca Apricot Kernel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Prunus Armeniaca Apricot Kernel Oil is used here as base. Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil is a lightweight oil that hydrates and softens the skin, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from oxidative damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Glycine Soja Soybean Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycine Soja Soybean Oil is used here as base. Glycine soja (soybean) oil is a common oil that provides moisture but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
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Is Copernicia Cerifera Carnauba Wax safe in this skincare?
Good
Copernicia Cerifera Carnauba Wax is used here as base. Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax is a natural wax that provides a glossy finish and helps to stabilize the formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX
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Is Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Calendula officinalis flower extract is known for its soothing properties, enhancing the product's skin-friendly profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT
Read the full ingredient profile for Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Is Arnica Montana Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Arnica Montana Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Arnica montana flower extract is often used for its soothing properties, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT
Read the full ingredient profile for Arnica Montana Flower Extract
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Is Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as base. Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is rich in fatty acids and provides moisturizing benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil
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Is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax safe in this skincare?
Medium
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax is used here as base. Rhus verniciflua peel wax is a natural wax that provides texture but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL WAX
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Is Shorea Robusta Resin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Shorea Robusta Resin is used here as base. Shorea robusta resin is used for its thickening properties but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: SHOREA ROBUSTA RESIN
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Is Soybean Glycerides safe in this skincare?
Medium
Soybean Glycerides is used here as emulsifier. Soybean glycerides are derived from soy and used for texture improvement, but their processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYBEAN GLYCERIDES
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Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ascorbyl Palmitate is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbyl palmitate is a derivative of vitamin C used for its antioxidant properties, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ASCORBYL PALMITATE
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4273678
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