beplain Milk Ceramide Lip Essence

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Milk Ceramide Lip Essence

lips essence

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
75%
Combination (dry)
75%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
65%
Oily
65%

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Concentrations

CERAMIDE NP 0.004%
HYDROLYZED SOYMILK PROTEIN 0.00001%
34
Ingredients
6
Benefits
4
Actives
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This Beplain Milk Ceramide Lip Essence deeply moisturizes dry lips while helping strengthen the skin barrier for softer, smoother lips. This nourishing lip essence combines plant-derived milk protein, Ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, and hydrogenated lecithin to help replenish moisture and support a healthy lip barrier. Rich emollients like shea butter, jojoba oil, meadowfoam seed oil, rice bran oil, and sunflower seed wax help lock in hydration, while panthenol, niacinamide, and vitamin E leave lips feeling soft, comfortable, and protected from dryness throughout the day.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
Ceramides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

1
Microplastic

Full Ingredients

34 total
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE PETROLATUM DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXA C5-9 ACID ESTERS HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL GLYCERIN BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL AQUA CERAMIDE NP (0.004%) Ceramides PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE PHYTOSPHINGOSINE HYDROGENATED LECITHIN GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE Vitamin C HYDROLYZED SOYMILK PROTEIN (0.00001%) NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN PYRIDOXINE BIOTIN TOCOPHEROL CYANOCOBALAMIN THIAMINE HCL BETA-CAROTENE RIBOFLAVIN

About Milk Ceramide Lip Essence

Overview

Milk Ceramide Lip Essence is a cushioning essence from beplain, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 34 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Niacinamide.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine and Hydrogenated Lecithin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
Petrolatum

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25

Hydration Soothing
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glycerin

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glyceryl Caprylate

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Ceramide NP Ceramides

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Phytosphingosine

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
Hydrogenated Lecithin

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (30)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Petrolatum Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer Sorbitan Sesquioleate Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Glycerin Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer Glyceryl Caprylate Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Aqua Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Phytosphingosine Hydrogenated Lecithin Glycine MAX Seed Extract Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate 1,2-hexanediol Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein Ethylhexylglycerin Pyridoxine Biotin Tocopherol Cyanocobalamin Thiamine HCL Beta-carotene Riboflavin

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Microplastics

    Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer

  • Facial oils

    Petrolatum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 34 ingredients on the label.

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
2 Petrolatum Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25

Hydration Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PLoSOne, ePublication, September 2020
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1399-1403
  • The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, April 2016, pages 1, 091-1, 102
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, May 2011, pages 531-537
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2006, pages 338-343
  • Acta Dermato-Venereology, November-December 2000, issue 6, pages 412-415
  • Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, November 2003, pages 890-901
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, March 1992, issue 3 part 2, pages 387-396
3 Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Carboxylic Acids, C5-9, Hexaesters with Dipentaerythrol

4 Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Helianthus Annus Seed Wax

5 Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of ethylene, propylene and styrene monomers that has been terminated by hydrogenation

Microplastic
6 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)

7 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
8 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae

9 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
10 Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
12 Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of butylene and ethylene and styrene monomers terminated by hydrogenation

Microplastic
13 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
14 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic

15 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Water

16 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
17 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

18 Phytosphingosine
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
19 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
20 Glycine MAX Seed Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Max Seed Extract is the extract obtained from the seeds of the Soybean, Glycine max (L.), Fabacea

21 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration
22 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

23 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
24 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
7 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2021, pages 174-180
  • Pharmaceutics, December 2018, ePublication
  • Annals of Dermatology, August 2015, pages 376-382
  • Chemical Society of Pakistan, March 2013, pages 1, 096-1, 102
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 171-176
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, April 2003, pages 65-73
25 Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein is a hydrolysate of the proteins obtained from Soymilk derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

26 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
27 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
28 Pyridoxine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-; vitamine B6

29 Biotin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-

Anti-Aging Hydration
30 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
31 Cyanocobalamin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
32 Thiamine HCL
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Thiazolium, 3-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-, chloride, monohydrochloride

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
33 Beta-carotene
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.beta.,.beta.-carotene

Anti-Aging
34 Riboflavin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Riboflavin

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PETROLATUM, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXA C5-9 ACID ESTERS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL, AQUA, CERAMIDE NP, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, HYDROLYZED SOYMILK PROTEIN, NIACINAMIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PYRIDOXINE, BIOTIN, TOCOPHEROL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, THIAMINE HCL, BETA-CAROTENE, RIBOFLAVIN.

What are the active ingredients in Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE.

How do I use Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

Apply to lips whenever they feel dry or chapped. Apply with an applicator or with the fingertips.

What skin types is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Milk Ceramide Lip Essence while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Milk Ceramide Lip Essence contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Milk Ceramide Lip Essence contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Milk Ceramide Lip Essence paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Milk Ceramide Lip Essence have?

It lists 34 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Milk Ceramide Lip Essence?

beplain, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
beplain
Country
Korea
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