Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Honey Tint Balm ingredients, decoded

What Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Honey Tint Balm is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Guerlain
KissKiss Bee Glow Honey Tint Balm
키스키스 비 글로우 허니 틴트 밤
What the brand says it does

Honey-infused tinted lip balm, mostly natural-origin, that aims to revive lip colour while hydrating, plumping and adding shine.

45ingredients
1key ingredients
3worth knowing

What it targets

  • Barrier repairButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • HydrationSodium Hyaluronate
  • AntioxidantTocopherol, Anthocyanins
  • SoothingPropolis Extract

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Sodium Hyaluronate#15
소듐하이알루로네이트

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.

Hydration

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance, Ethyl Vanillin). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
  • Fragrance allergens listed: Lavandula Oil/Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Benzaldehyde. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
  • May irritate sensitive skin: Propolis Extract. Patch-test first.

What most of it is made of

  1. Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateEmulsifier
  2. Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer DilinoleateCleansing agent
  3. Ricinus Communis (castor) Seed OilPlant oil
  4. Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer DilinoleateCleansing agent
  5. Hydrogenated Vegetable OilPlant oil

We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.

Full ingredient list, decoded (45)
1Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
2Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate비스-베헤닐/아이소스테아릴/피토스테릴다이머다이리놀레일다이머다이리놀리에이트Cleansing agent.Cleansing agent
3Ricinus Communis (castor) Seed Oil피마자씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
4Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일다이머다이리놀레에이트Cleansing agent.Cleansing agent
5Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil하이드로제네이티드식물성오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
6Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate메틸하이드로제네이티드로지네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
7Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax해바라기씨왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film.Wax
8Beeswax비즈왁스Natural wax that thickens and helps lock in moisture.Wax
9Ethylhexyl Palmitate에틸헥실팔미테이트Emollient ester with a smooth feel.Emollient
10Synthetic Fluorphlogopite합성플루오르플로고파이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
11Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin.Plant oil
12Propolis Extract프로폴리스추출물Bee-derived extract; soothing but a known allergen for some.Plant extract
13Honey꿀Natural humectant that softens and moisturises.Humectant
14Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower.Emulsifier
15Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Humectant
16Lavandula Oil/Extract라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
17Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate.pH adjuster
18Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
19Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier.Plant oil
20Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax쌀겨왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film.Wax
21Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter.Colourant
22Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables시어버터불검화물Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
23Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids.Emollient
24Polyhydroxystearic Acid폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
25Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside.Fragrance
26Diisostearyl Malate다이아이소스테아릴말레이트Rich, glossy emollient common in lip products.Emollient
27Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation.Humectant
28Ethyl Vanillin에틸바닐린Essential oil or scent component; can irritate sensitive skin.Fragrance
29Isostearic Acid아이소스테아릭애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
30Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation.Antioxidant
31Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer.Colourant
32Trihydroxystearin트라이하이드록시스테아린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
33Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
34CI 45410Colourant.Colourant
35Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
36Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate트라이메틸올프로판트라이아이소스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
37Tin Oxide틴옥사이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
38CI 73360Colourant.Colourant
39Montmorillonite몬모릴로나이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
40Anthocyanins안토시아닌Antioxidant.Antioxidant
41Maltodextrin말토덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
42Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
43Benzaldehyde벤즈알데하이드Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
44CI 15850Red colourant (D&C Red 6/7).Colourant
45Propyl Gallate프로필갈레이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation.Antioxidant

Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.

Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.