Clinique Pep-Start™ Pout Perfecting Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What It Is Lip-quenching balm hydrates, softens and soothes.”
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:
glycerin, lauryl pca.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 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 adipate/caprate/caprylate/heptanoate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~3.8–5.7%
- 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 fluorphlogopitePetrolatum~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Polyethylene~1.9–2.8%
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.2–1.8%
Polybutene~0.8–1.2%
Microcrystalline wax~0.55–1.25%
Cera microcristallina~0.5–1.15%
- 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 microcristallinaButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterCholesterol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Linoleic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.7%
Ethylcellulose~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C20-40 pareth-10~0.15–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauryl pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl pcaHexyl laurate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateOleic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneButylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerWater~0.15–0.65%
Mica~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
- 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 15850~0.15–0.65%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- 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 77492~0.15–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- 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 77491~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- 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 77499~0.15–0.65%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Ci 77742~0.15–0.65%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Ci 45380~0.15–0.65%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.6%
Ci 73360~0.15–0.6%
Ci 75470~0.15–0.6%
Ci 77163~0.15–0.55%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Ci 45380~0.1–0.45%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.25%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl adipate/caprate/caprylate/heptanoate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Petrolatum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Silica, Polybutene, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Glycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Linoleic acid, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylcellulose, C20-40 pareth-10, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl pca, Hexyl laurate, Oleic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Water, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 45410, Ci 77742, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 75470, Ci 77163, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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