bite-beauty Bite Beauty French Press Lip Gloss

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer*/**
2. Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides*
3. Tricaprylin*
4. Glyceryl Rosinate*
5. Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides*
6. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*/**
7. Glycine Soja Seed Extract*
8. Hydrogenated Coconut Oil*
9. Disteardimonium Hectorite*
10. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil*/**
11. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*/**
12. Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil*/**
13. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*/**
14. Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract*
15. Triethyl Citrate*
16. Oryza Sativa Bran Wax*
17. Silica*
18. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*
19. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*
20. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*
21. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract*
22. Tocopherol*
23. Phospholipids*
24. Aroma *
25. Resveratrol*
26. Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract*
27. Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract*
28. Caffeine*
29. Coffea Arabica Seed Oil*
30. Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract*
31. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract*/**
32. Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract*
33. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract*
34. Bismuth Oxychloride *
35. Manganese Violet
36. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
37. Ci 77492
38. Ci 77499)
39. Titanium Dioxide *
40. Carmine *

Highlights

Contains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Tricaprylin*Triethyl Citrate*

FILM FORMING

Glyceryl Rosinate*

BINDING

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides*

SKIN CONDITIONING

Glycine Soja Seed Extract*

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil*

LIGHT STABILIZER

Disteardimonium Hectorite*

ANTIOXIDANT

Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract*

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer*/**Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides*Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*/**Ricinus Communis Seed Oil*/**Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*/**Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil*/**Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*/**Oryza Sativa Bran Wax*Silica*Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract*Tocopherol*Phospholipids*Aroma *Resveratrol*Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract*Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract*Caffeine*Coffea Arabica Seed Oil*Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract*Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract*/**Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract*Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract*Bismuth Oxychloride *Manganese VioletIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Titanium Dioxide *Carmine *

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Ingredients explained

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer*/**

Not decoded yet

Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides*

Not decoded yet

Tricaprylin*

Ester oil used as solvent or fragrance carrier; lightweight feel, potential low sensitization

Glyceryl Rosinate*

Film former and fixative, 0.1–0.5%; prone to oxidation and yellowing, add antioxidants

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides*

Fatty acid polyglycerides, emulsifier and thickener; non-ionic surfactant, low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*/**

Not decoded yet

Glycine Soja Seed Extract*

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil*

Saturated fat, high occlusion; high melting point, heavy feel, avoid on oily skin.

Disteardimonium Hectorite*

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil*/**

Not decoded yet

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*/**

Not decoded yet

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil*/**

Not decoded yet

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*/**

Not decoded yet

Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract*

Coffee fruit extract with caffeine and antioxidants; for anti-aging and stimulation.

Triethyl Citrate*

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax*

Rice bran wax for conditioning and film formation; hydrophobic, low comedogenicity.

Silica*

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract*

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol*

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Phospholipids*

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Aroma *

Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.

Resveratrol*

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract*

Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.

Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract*

Not decoded yet

Caffeine*

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil*

Coffee seed oil with chlorogenic acids; base oil at 1-3%, low comedogenic risk

Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract*

Not decoded yet

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract*/**

Not decoded yet

Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract*

Grape skin extract rich in polyphenols; supports soothing and conditioning, no phototoxicity reported

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract*

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Bismuth Oxychloride *

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

Manganese Violet

Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Inorganic colorant at suitable amounts; provides red/pink tones, high levels may look dirty, aids physical sun protection

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Titanium Dioxide *

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Carmine *

Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy

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