ColourPop Lux Lip Oil

ColourPop Lux Lip Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
8 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The ColourPop Lux Lip Oil is a super nourishing lip oil perfect for a sheer kiss of colour.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.9–5.9%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.5–1.15%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.5–1.15%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~5.3–8%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.8–7.2%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.25%
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~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 18 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~1.5–2.3%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~5.3–8%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.5–1.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateUsed to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.2–0.8%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
6 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~3.9–5.9%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.5–1.15%est.
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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.3–8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Diisostearyl malate~4.8–7.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.9–5.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyethylene~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Microcrystalline wax~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Silica dimethyl silylate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glycine soja oil~0.5–1.15%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
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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Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Alumina~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Saccharin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Tin oxide~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.8%
Formula
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

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Ci 77163~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Ci 42090~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Copper powder~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77491~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ci 77492~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ci 77499~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ci 77742~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Mica~0.3–0.75%
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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Ci 15850~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.1–0.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 16035~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
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 19140~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Diisostearyl malate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Parfum, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline wax, Phenoxyethanol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Saccharin, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tin oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ci 77163, Ci 42090, Copper powder, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 77742, Mica, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 45410, Ci 45410, Ci 16035, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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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ColourPop Lux Lip Oil
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