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Clearstem Skincare Lips&Cutes Peptide Lip Balm
Clearstem Skincare Lips&Cutes Peptide Lip Balm Ingredients in Clearstem Skincare Lips&Cutes Peptide Lip Balm explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 22 ingredients including Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, and Copernic
Clearstem Skincare Lips&Cutes Peptide Lip Balm Ingredients in Clearstem Skincare Lips&Cutes Peptide Lip Balm explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 22 ingredients including Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, and Copernicia Cerifera Wax A lip moisturizer with 22 ingredients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and peptides. This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Ricinus Communis Seed Oil to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips. Worth noting Contains Mentha Piperita Oil, an EU-listed fragrance allergen. We independently verify ingredients, backed by peer-reviewed research. Suggest an update. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Copernicia Cerifera Wax Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Euphorbia Cerifera Wax Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Phosphatidylcholine Glycerin Water Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Ethylhexylglycerin Copper Tripeptide-1 Sodium Phytate Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Ascorbyl Palmitate Ascorbic Acid Tocopherol Citric Acid Mentha Piperita Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Glycerin, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phytate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the safflower plant. It is a skin conditioning agent that helps soften skin and keep it hydrated. This seed oil has an unusual fatty acid profile: it is one of the highest linoleic acid plant oils out there (~55-77%). It also has low amounts of oleic acid, and this high-linoleic/low-oleic ratio gets people excited. Linoleic acid helps maintain skin barrier integrity and is a building block for the ceramides in your stratum corneum. Notably, people with acne tend to have lower linoleic acid in their skin lipids as well (and this gets worse as acne gets more severe). Overall, it's a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil that has a long safety track record. Lab testing has found it to be non-irritating for skin or eyes. The Malassezia yeast can metabolize the fatty acids in this oil to grow; therefore this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. This ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient. The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition. In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses: Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine. Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties. Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied. Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredien No written reviews yet. Be the first to review this product. Search reviews by skin type, ingredient, or keyword. Clearstem Skincare is a American brand We're dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date and science-backed ingredient info out there. The data we've presented on this page has been verified by a member of the SkinSort Team. · Updated March 30, 2026 • Added by Sirenaura