Lip Balm

Full ingredient list, decoded

33 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
2. 2PolybutenePolybutene is a synthetic, sticky, oil-like polymer made from butene, a small…
3. 3Triisostearyl Citrate
4. 4Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
5. 5Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
6. 6Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
7. 7Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
8. 8Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
9. 9Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
10. 10Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
11. 11Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
12. 12Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
13. 13Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
14. 14Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
15. 15Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
16. 16Glyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl Caprylate is a mild ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in…
17. 17TribeheninTribehenin is a waxy, solid ester made from glycerin and behenic acid. Its main job is…
18. 18Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
19. 19Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
20. 20VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
21. 21TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
22. 22Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
23. 23Stearalkonium Hectorite
24. 24Polyhydroxystearic AcidPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a fatty-acid-based polymer made from castor-oil-derived…
25. 25Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
26. 26Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
27. 27Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
28. 28Caproic Acid
29. 29Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
30. 30CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
31. 31CI 77491 (Iron Oxide Red)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
32. 32CI 77499 (Iron Oxide Black)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
33. 33CI 15850 (Red 7). Molbvd01

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/vanilla-date-lip-balm, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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