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Catrice

Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme

lip balm · 4 ml · Skincare

Catrice Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Pinene, Terpineol) and labelled fragrance allergens (Citral, Limonene).

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
  2. 2Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
  3. 3Silica Dimethyl SilylateThickens oils and anhydrous formulasHelps keep pigments and minerals from settlingA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
  4. 4OctyldodecanolSoftens skin and hairAdds a light, non-greasy slipOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
  5. 5MentholCreates a cooling, tingling sensation on skinAdds a fresh, minty scentMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
  6. 6Parfum (Fragrance)Adds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
  7. 7Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilSoftens and smooths skin and hairHelps skin keep moistureJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
  8. 8Tocopheryl AcetateProtects the formula from oxidationHelps keep oils from turning rancidTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  9. 9Propylene CarbonateDissolves ingredients that do not mix easilyHelps pigments and powders blend evenlyPropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
  10. 10Glyceryl CaprylateSoftens and conditions the skinHelps boost preservative performanceGlyceryl Caprylate is a mild ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in…
  11. 11Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
  12. 12Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSlows oil breakdown from air exposureHelps keep scent and color stableA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  13. 13Beta-CaryophylleneAdds warm, spicy, woody scent notesHelps blend and round out other fragrance notesA natural plant-made molecule found in many essential oils, used mainly to give…
  14. 14CitralProvides a fresh, lemon-like scentAdds bright citrus notes to fragrancesCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used… Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16PineneAdds a fresh, pine-like scentGives a woody, herbal note to blendsA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their… Essential oils
  17. 17TerpineolAdds a light, floral scentHelps blend other fragrance notesTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly… Essential oils
  18. 18Aluminum HydroxideAdds opacity and coverage to makeupServes as a base for some lake pigmentsAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
  19. 19CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)

Source: Catrice product page, www.catrice.eu/en-gb/p/941955/max-it-up-lip-booster-extreme, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#6)
Essential oilsContainsPinene (#16), Terpineol (#17)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitral (#14), Limonene (#15)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Catrice Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme fragrance-free?

No. Catrice Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 6 of 19).

Does Catrice Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Catrice Max It Up Lip Booster Extreme pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Vitamin E.

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