Designer Brands Cosmetics Shine Sheer Lipstick
Works for
MoisturizingDiisostearyl malate, Phenyl trimethicone + 9 moreWorks
“Its 100% Certified Vegan and Certified Cruelty-Free formula is infused with Hyaluronic Acid for moisture and hydration.”
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tridecyl trimellitate~26–40%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateDiisostearyl malate~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateMethyl hydrogenated rosinate~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenyl trimethicone~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeIsononyl isononanoate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePolyethylene~2.1–3.2%
Phytosteryl oleate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyisobutene~1.4–2.1%
Synthetic wax~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerMicrocrystalline wax~0.45–1.05%
Simmondsia chinensis seed wax~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRetinyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolUbiquinone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneRicinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTitanium 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 77891~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- 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 77491~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.1–0.45%
Ci 45380~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Pigment red 57:1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.3%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Tridecyl trimellitate, Diisostearyl malate, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Phenyl trimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl oleate, Polyisobutene, Synthetic wax, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed wax, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Unknown, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated castor oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Unknown, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 45380, Ci 15850, Pigment red 57:1, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45410
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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.
| Designer Brands CosmeticsShine Sheer LipstickYOUR PRODUCT | Gen SeeComfort Level Lip Mask | DB CosmeticsBold Longwear Lipstick | Babe OriginalBabe Glow Lip Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | $40.00 | $9.11 | $14.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Jojoba Oil | Rosehip Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Designer Brands Cosmetics - Shine Sheer Lipstick" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this lip product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.75%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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