2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Dr. Ceuracle
Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm
lips balm
Dr. Ceuracle
lips balm
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Take the skin testThe Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm is a nourishing lip balm that cares for dry and damaged lips. Formulated with fermented oils that strengthen the lipid barrier and provide deep-down hydration, this balm also contains Kombucha (fermented black tea) to remove toxins while Shea Butter and Ceramides maintain skin's moisture balance to prevent dry, chapped skin from developing.
Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm is a rich balm from Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Squalane and Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Ceramide NP.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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.
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.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive 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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
10th 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
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
21st 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
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Ethylene/propylene Copolymer
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with plant sterols, isooctadecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol and docosanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecyl 12-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]octadecanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
10th 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
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethene, polymer with propene
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is a wax obtained from the Candelilla, Euphorbia cerifera, Euphorbiaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a wax obtained from the leaves and leaf buds of Copernicia cerifera, Palmaceae.
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eclipta Prostrata Extract is an extract of the herb, Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Water
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
21st 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
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil is the fixed oil obtained by the expression of the germs of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Liliaceae
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POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, SQUALANE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA CERA, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, AQUA, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CERAMIDE NP, CITRIC ACID, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA GERM OIL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ANEMARRHENA ASPHODELOIDES ROOT EXTRACT.
CERAMIDE NP, CITRIC ACID.
Apply liberally onto lips as needed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily 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.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 31 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea.
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