Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What it is A lightweight, sheer, and ultra-moisturizing formula with all the benefits of a balm, plus a color-enhancing tint that brings out the best in lips.
Source: Sephora CA
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, squalane.
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).
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It reduces the look of fine lines while delivering a healthier, fuller look.
Source: Sephora CA
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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
Potential irritants
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Used to increase stability of product formulations
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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
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
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
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
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 decaisostearate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Synthetic wax, Cetearyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Hydrogenated olive oil, Sorbitan oleate, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Parfum, Mica, Ci 14700, Unknown, Ci 45380, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 75470, Ci 77163, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ci 45370, Ci 45410, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 77742, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Ci 45380
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