Ingredient transparency
Lip care ingredient guide.
What common cosmetic ingredients are, why brands use them and how they’re regulated. Search by ingredient or browse by product type.
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What is this ingredient guide?
A reference to 50 ingredients that commonly appear in lip care and cosmetics. Each entry covers what the ingredient is, why brands use it, which product types it appears in and its regulatory status in the US, EU and Canada.
Does being listed here mean an ingredient is unsafe?
No. Many of these ingredients are approved for cosmetic use by the FDA and used in well-known products. The list reflects ingredients Numbrrrz chose not to use in its own formula. Regulatory status differs by country, and each entry notes it.
Why do US and EU rules differ?
The EU and the US regulate cosmetic ingredients under different frameworks, so an ingredient can be restricted in one and permitted in the other. Each entry lists its EU, Canada and US FDA status.
What is in Numbrrrz lip balm?
Four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, organic beeswax and vitamin E, plus organic flavor oils in the scented versions. None of the ingredients in this guide are used.