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Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

CI 15850
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Titanium Dioxide
US United States (FDA)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Diisostearyl Malate ———
2 Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone ———
3 Octyldodecanol ———
4 Squalane ———
5 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate ———
6 Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate ———
7 Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate ———
8 Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate ———
9 Microcrystalline Wax ———
10 Synthetic Wax ———
11 Paraffin ———
12 Glycerin ———
13 Phytosteryl Macadamiate ———
14 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate ———
15 Polyethylene ———
16 Silica Dimethyl Silylate ———
17 Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate ———
18 Sorbitan Isostearate ———
19 Iron Oxides (CI 77492) —Approved colorant —
20 Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Approved UV filter · 25% Restricted · (a) 25% · (b) 1,4% ·… Approved UV filter · 25%* Approved UV filter · 25%
21 Iron Oxides (CI 77491) —Approved colorant —
22 Red 7 Lake (CI 15850) Restricted Approved colorant —
23 Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate ———
24 Caprylyl Glycol ———
25 Glyceryl Caprylate ———
26 Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil ———
27 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate ———
28 Water ———
29 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ———
30 Ceramide NP ———
31 Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil ———
32 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil ———
33 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
34 Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract ———
35 Butylene Glycol ———
36 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract ———
37 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract ———
38 Disodium Phosphate ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Holika Holika official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found CI 15850, Titanium Dioxide
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found CI 15850, Titanium Dioxide
JP Japan None found CI 15850
TW Taiwan None found CI 15850, CI 77489, Titanium Dioxide
CA Canada None found Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide
BR Brazil None found CI 15850, CI 77489, Titanium Dioxide
AR Argentina None found CI 15850, CI 77489, Titanium Dioxide

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Recalls & alerts for Holika Holika

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Titanium Dioxide). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (CI 15850). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Does Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in Holika Holika Liplief Steaming Lip Balm?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Diisostearyl Malate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate. In total 38 ingredients are listed.

Has Holika Holika had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 2 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from March 2018 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Holika Holika official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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