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Armani Beauty Lip Maestro
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Armani Beauty Lip Maestro

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Dimethicone, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“The non-sticky formula works to nourish and moisturise for a plump-looking pout.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~22–33%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~5–7.4%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.6–6.9%
Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~3.7–5.5%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
MethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface~0.15–0.6%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~3–4.5%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.45–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Dimethicone~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5–7.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Diisostearyl malate~4.6–6.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~3.7–5.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenyl trimethicone~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Kaolin~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products

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Isostearyl isostearate~1.1–1.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Polyethylene~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency

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Nylon-12~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Pentylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Magnesium silicate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Silica~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Colophonium~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Tin oxide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Methicone~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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Alumina~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl malate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phenyl trimethicone, Kaolin, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Isostearyl isostearate, Polyethylene, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Pentylene glycol, Tocopherol, Magnesium silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Silica, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Colophonium, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin oxide, Caprylyl glycol, Methicone, Alumina, Aluminum hydroxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)nicnas.gov.au
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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