Works for
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Power-full Plump Lip Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Diisostearyl malate, Cera alba + 8 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
trehalose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AromaMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateDiisostearyl malate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateBeeswax~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxTrehalose~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseMicrocrystalline wax~1.4–2.1%
Cera microcristallina~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaPolyethylene~1.2–1.9%
Silica~1–1.5%
Cellulose~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.55–1.3%
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractPropylene carbonate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.2–0.75%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxidesCi 15850~0.05–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Trehalose, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Polyethylene, Silica, Cellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Propylene carbonate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Parfum, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BuxomPower-full Plump Lip ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | frank bodyCherry Lip Scrub | KIKO MilanoLip Scrub | TartePout Prep Maracuja Lip Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 25% |
| Price | — | $15.99 | $70.74 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Buxom - Power-full Plump Lip Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 1.60% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Buxom" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
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