Armani Exclusive Lip Maestro Intense

Armani Exclusive Lip Maestro Intense

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
Edit

Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
10 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Matte yet intensely glowing, the lipstick offers up to four hours of continuous hydration, providing the ultimate comfortable wear.”
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).

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~0.2–0.7%
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~2.1–3.2%
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~4.1–6.1%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.7%
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~3.6–5.4%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.3%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.7%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.4–0.95%
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~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
16 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.45%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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 comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.6%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.15–0.6%est.
Edit
Cheaper Alternatives
Similar formulations, better price
No cheaper similar product found.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Write a review · ~30s

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

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

More about Dimethicone
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.1–6.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
Diisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Dimethicone crosspolymer~3.6–5.4%
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

More about Dimethicone crosspolymer
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Phenyl trimethicone~2.1–3.2%
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

More about Phenyl trimethicone
Kaolin~1.7–2.6%
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

More about Kaolin
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer
Isostearyl isostearate~1.1–1.6%
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

More about Isostearyl isostearate
Polyethylene~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

More about Polyethylene
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
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

More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer
Nylon-12~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product consistency

More about Nylon-12
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Pentylene glycol
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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

More about Tocopherol
Magnesium silicate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

More about Calcium aluminum borosilicate
Silica~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

More about Silica
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

More about Calcium sodium borosilicate
Colophonium~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Colophonium
Rosin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to create a film on the surface of the skin and create a thicker product texture

More about Rosin
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.15–0.7%
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

More about Synthetic fluorphlogopite
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Tin oxide~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Tin oxide
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Methicone~0.2–0.7%
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

More about Methicone
Alumina~0.35–0.75%
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

More about Alumina
Aluminum hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
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)

More about Aluminum hydroxide
Ci 77891~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

More about Titanium dioxide
Ci 15850~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

More about Ci 15850
Ci 45410~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

More about Ci 45410
Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

More about Iron oxides
Ci 15985~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

More about Ci 15985
Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ci 45380~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

More about Ci 45380
Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

More about Ci 45410
Ci 15850~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

More about Ci 15850
Ci 19140~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ci 77742~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

More about Ci 77742
Ci 17200~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

More about Ci 17200
Ci 75470~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

More about Ci 75470
Ci 15850~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

More about Ci 15850
Ci 77120~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77120
Barium sulfate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Barium sulfate
Ci 42090~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

More about Blue 1 lake
Mica~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
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, Rosin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin oxide, Caprylyl glycol, Methicone, Alumina, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Iron oxides, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 77742, Ci 17200, Ci 75470, Ci 15850, Ci 77120, Barium sulfate, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Mica

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Lookfantastic
≈ $43.71
Buy

Affiliate links · prices updated regularly

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder
Armani Exclusive Lip Maestro Intense
ArmaniExclusive Lip Maestro Intense

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.