Name: City Beauty City Lips
Brand: City Beauty
SKU: 128754
Availability: InStock
Rating: 19 (1 reviews)

City Beauty City Lips

City Beauty, LLC

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

31

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Flavor

Lack of transparency, possible solvents or additives, ultra-processed

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Contains trans fats associated with cardiovascular disease risk, ingestion toxicity, oxidative instability

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as nanoparticle, classification as possible carcinogen by inhalation (IARC Group 2B), regulatory restrictions in food use in EU, possible irritation on inhalation or skin contact

Phenyl Trimethicone

Not intended for consumption, potential toxicity if ingested, may accumulate in tissues, unknown long-term oral effects

Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)

Potential irritant and sensitizer, possible contamination with carcinogenic aromatic amines, regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Not approved for food use or GRAS, limited oral safety data, potential residual monomer impurities (N‑vinyl‑2‑pyrrolidone), synthetic polymer/microplastic exposure, environmental persistence

Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids

Limited data on oral ingestion, not approved as food additive, potential for gut irritation if ingested, lacks safety studies for dietary use

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Not approved for ingestion, unknown long-term effects if consumed, potential for allergic skin reactions

Blue 1 Lake

Irritation potential in sensitive individuals, possible hypersensitivity reactions, regulatory restrictions in some countries

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Copper Powder (CI 77400)

Irritation risk to skin and eyes, potential respiratory toxicity if inhaled as fine dust, contamination with heavy metals possible

Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)

Irritation, sensitization risk especially in sensitive skin, particulate inhalation risk in powdered forms

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential comedogenic effect (can clog pores)

PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer

Potential skin irritation, limited toxicological data, synthetic chemical exposure

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived, may cause digestive discomfort in large quantities, ultra-processed, no nutritional value

Octyldodecyl PCA

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, lacks food safety data

Benzyl Nicotinate

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, redness, burning sensation

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Potential skin irritation, sensitization, may cause allergic reactions, limited food safety data

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ultra-processed, possible gut microbiome disruption, limited safety data, potential for mild digestive discomfort

Sucrose Distearate

Possible allergen for individuals sensitive to stearic acid derivatives, may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in high amounts, ultra-processed additive

PEG-10 Phytosterol

Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane impurities, sensitivity reactions in some individuals

Iron Oxide

Potential for contamination with heavy metals if not purified, rare allergic reactions, none at typical regulated food additive levels

Synthetic Wax

Ultra-processed, potential intestinal irritation, possible accumulation in the body, no nutritional value

Stearyl Triethoxysilane

Skin irritation, respiratory irritation if inhaled in powder form, potential sensitization in occupational exposure

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence concerns

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Potential skin irritation, limited data on systemic toxicity, unknown effects if ingested

Red 6 Lake

Skin sensitization/allergy in sensitive individuals, potential impurities/contaminants, limited toxicity data for high exposure, possible mild irritant

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Potential for minor irritation if inhaled as powder, limited human toxicity data, may contain trace heavy metals depending on manufacturing

Tin Oxide

Accumulation in body tissues with high exposure, potential mild gastrointestinal irritation, rare allergic reactions, questionable long-term toxicity

Red 27 Lake (CI 45410)

Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, potential hyperactivity in children, synthetic dye exposure concerns

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Possible skin irritation, inhalation risks in powdered form, not approved for ingestion, no nutritional value

Petrolatum

Effective skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, used in wound healing and dry skin treatment

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not approved for food use, possible skin irritation, potential for systemic absorption, lacks nutritional value

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Moisturizing, potential skin barrier support, anti-aging properties in dermatological applications

Tribehenin

Adds saturated fat calories, potential LDL-cholesterol increase with high saturated-fat intake, possible gastrointestinal discomfort at very high intakes of certain long-chain saturated triglycerides

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant, promotes collagen production, skin brightening, anti-aging effects

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, promotes skin barrier health

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Provides emollient properties, improves spreadability and texture in formulations

Silica

Improves powder flow and prevents caking in food and pharmaceutical formulations

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Contains antioxidants, may provide preservative or skin conditioning effects

Potassium Aspartate

Supports electrolyte balance, may reduce fatigue in some contexts, provides potassium for normal muscle and nerve function

Citrus Grandis Grapefruit Peel Oil

Antimicrobial properties, antioxidant activity, flavor enhancement, fragrance

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil

Fragrance agent, potential relaxation and mood effects at typical aromatherapy exposure levels

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Antioxidant activity, antimicrobial properties, potential mood enhancement (aromatherapy)

Glycine Soja Oil

Source of essential fatty acids, used as a skin emollient and carrier oil in cosmetic formulations

Artificial Color Yellow 5 Lake

Provides yellow color, stable pigment suitable for diverse product formulations

Red 40 Lake

Provides stable red color in various products

Mica

Provides pearlescent sheen and aesthetic enhancement in cosmetic formulations

Carmine

Provides stable red colorant from natural source

CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide

Provides stable blue pigmentation, used in coloring cosmetics

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, improves product spreadability, enhances absorption of active ingredients

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Improves product texture and stability, prevents clumping

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Sodium Saccharin

Non-caloric sweetener, useful for sugar reduction, stable under heat and acidic conditions

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium source supporting enzymatic functions, muscle function, and nervous system health

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Supports collagen production, improves skin elasticity, reduces wrinkle depth

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing, antioxidant properties

Polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ)

Improves product texture, reduces oiliness, enhances skin feel

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Provides pearlescent effect, enhances texture and appearance in formulations

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Ceramide 2

Enhances skin barrier function, improves skin hydration, supports skin repair, may reduce signs of aging

Product Details

Form Type

gel

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