Colorescience

Colorescience Lip Shine SPF 35 Blush Glow

Name: Colorescience - Lip Shine SPF 35 Blush Glow
Brand: Colorescience

SPF 35Efficacy90/100IrritancyHigh·2 UV filters

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Sun protection

SPF 35 · 2 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 35Broad spectrumMineral filters

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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~0.15–0.6%

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant6.6%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Moisturizing

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Phenyl trimethicone + 5 more

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What the product description says

“A nourishing treatment for plump, soft, and smooth lips formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid , and vitamin E antioxidants to hydrate, refine texture, and condition.”

Source: Colorescience

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: sodium hyaluronate.

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: phenyl trimethicone, ethylhexyl palmitate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.4–0.9%

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~23–34%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.8–2.6%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~3.6–5.4%

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.05%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product can also help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. There is some human evidence for them, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients: palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Parfum, Aroma + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~1.4–2.1%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~1.1–1.7%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.8–2.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide6.6%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Phenyl trimethicone~23–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer~5.7–8.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Disteardimonium hectorite~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Mica~2.1–3.1%

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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.8–2.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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Triethyl citrate~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Glyceryl isostearate~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Tribehenin~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.4–0.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tin oxide~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Parfum~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aroma~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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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

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%

UV filterKey active

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 77891~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 75470~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Ci 75470~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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As a color additive

Not recognized

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Phenyl trimethicone, Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Mica, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethyl citrate, Glyceryl isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tribehenin, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Sorbitan isostearate, Tin oxide, Parfum, Aroma, Limonene, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 75470, Ci 75470, Unknown

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	ColorescienceLip Shine SPF 35 Blush GlowYOUR PRODUCT	.25 fl ozLuminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 - Tan	DecreeDay Shield SPF 30	ALASTIN SkincareSilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Low
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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Colorescience - Lip Shine SPF 35 Blush Glow" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Sunscreen filters

This lip sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.