Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++ is a lip care product with 32 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. No common allergens flagged.
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
What does it do?
Lip care softens and protects the lips.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Protects from the sun
Filters UV light, which causes sunburn, dark spots, and early signs of aging.
From ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (no. 4), titanium dioxide (no. 30)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From glycerin (no. 7), sodium acetylated hyaluronate (no. 11)
Controls oil and shine
Helps absorb or balance oil, for a less shiny look.
From dimethylsilylated silica (no. 9)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Mineral oil (no. 1)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++ safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++ "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++ contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++ has none of the common allergens Jouaxia flags: fragrance, essential oils, snail mucin, denatured alcohol, or niacinamide.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
No ingredients we flag for children: no anti-aging actives, strong acids, fragrance, or essential oils.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Ettusais Lip Essence SPF 18 PA++?
32 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate no. 4 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
31 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Mineral oil
- 2.hydrogenated polyisobutene
- 3.dextrin palmitate
- 5.butylene glycol
- 6.cetanol
- 7.glycerin
- 8.water
- 9.dimethylsilylated silica
- 10.glucosyl hesperidin
- 11.sodium acetylated hyaluronate
- 12.soluble collagen
- 13.sorbitan sesquiisostearate
- 14.lithium magnesium sodium silicate
- 15.tocopherol
- 16.simethicone
- 17.orange oil
- 18.BHT
- 19.triisostearin
- 20.trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate
- 21.methicone
- 22.tetradecene
- 23.aluminum hydroxide
- 24.tetrahydrotetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
- 25.diisostearyl malate
- 26.glyceryl diisostearate
- 27.silica
- 28.phenoxyethanol
- 29.iron oxide
- 30.titanium dioxide
- 31.barium sulfate
- 32.red 202
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.