Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium
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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick”
From product name

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cyclopentasiloxane, lecithin) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~23–34%
Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~3.7–5.6%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2–3%
Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.6–1.35%
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~1.1–1.7%
Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Draw attention to your already striking eye-area as the smouldering shadow makes your eye colour pop, while never sinking into fine lines or creases.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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~1.1–1.7%
Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing 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.~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~1.3–2%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Chromium hydroxide greenA dyeMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Ci 77289A colorant adding a green color. Usually is not irritatingMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
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None flagged
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Ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate~5.6–8.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients

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Polyethylene~4.5–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Lauroyl lysine~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Ozokerite~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Octyldodecanol~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Synthetic beeswax~1.5–2.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl palmitate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

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.

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Tocopherol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Lecithin~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Propylene carbonate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–1.3%
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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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Citric acid~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Silica~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Tin oxide~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Mica~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
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

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Ci 77891~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Iron oxides~0.35–0.85%
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

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Ci 77492~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.35–0.8%
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

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Ci 77491~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.35–0.8%
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 77499~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 77742~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 19140~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Chromium oxide greens~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Ci 77288~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Chromium hydroxide green~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A dye

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Ci 77289~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant adding a green color. Usually is not irritating

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Ci 75470~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Ci 77163~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Ci 77510~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77000~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77000
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ultramarines~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77007~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A blue pigment

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Ferric ferrocyanide
Not recognized
Ci 77510~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77510
Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Lauroyl lysine, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic beeswax, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Citric acid, Silica, Tin oxide, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 77742, Ci 19140, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 77289, Ci 75470, Ci 77163, Ci 77510, Ci 77000, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Unknown, Ci 77510

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
Bobbi BrownLong-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

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