What are the key ingredients in Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm?

Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm contains 37 ingredients. Key actives include: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, and more.

Does Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm rated?

Safety ratings for Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/holika-holika-pure-essence-shea-butter-lip-balm.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm?

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Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm

Updated on: 09/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

28 of 37

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 37

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 37

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

37 ingredients

2 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Contains Centella Asiatica and Panthenol. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Octyldodecanol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Scent Provider +1

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Safety: Low risk

Thickness Regulator Skin Softener Defensive Shield

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Persea Gratissima Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Revitalizer

Centella Asiatica Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2

Borago Officinalis Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Angelica Gigas Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Glyceryl Caprylate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Trehalose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet Skin Hydrator

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Benzyl Benzoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
02 Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
03 Octyldodecanol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +2
04 Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Thickness Regulator Skin Softener +1
05 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
06 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
07 Persea Gratissima Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
08 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
09 Cocos Nucifera Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +2
10 Oenothera Biennis Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener
11 Borago Officinalis Seed Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
12 Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
13 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
14 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
15 Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
16 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
17 Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Revitalizer
18 Centella Asiatica Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Surface Refiner Skin Enhancer +3
19 Borago Officinalis Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
20 Beta Vulgaris Root Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
21 Angelica Gigas Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
22 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
23 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
24 Rosa Damascena Flower Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
25 Glyceryl Caprylate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener +1
26 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
27 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
28 Trehalose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet Skin Hydrator
29 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
30 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
31 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
32 Benzyl Benzoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter +1
33 Sunflower Seed Oil		N/A
34 Evening Primrose Oil		N/A
35 Apricot Kernel Oil		N/A
36 Carrot root extract		N/A
37 Vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Parfum

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Is Holika Holika Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Holika Holika a good skincare brand?

Holika Holika is a South Korean beauty brand founded in 2010. It produces skincare and makeup products targeting younger consumers, often with playful packaging. Holika Holika makes products such as Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Holika Holika.

Is Holika Holika Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-benzoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Benzoate</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Holika Holika Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Holika Holika Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm?

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What are the ingredients in Holika Holika Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm?

Pure Essence Shea Butter Lip Balm contains 37 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/helianthus-annuus-seed-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/helianthus-annuus-seed-wax" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octyldodecanol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octyldodecanol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/polyglyceryl-2-isostearate-dimer-dilinoleate-copolymer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butyrospermum-parkii-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyrospermum Parkii Butter</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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