e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Lip Plumping Gloss
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCera microcristallina, Cocos nucifera oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“e. l. f. Lip Plumping Gloss”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, cocos nucifera oil.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ci 19140~22–33%
Ci 15985~4.2–6.3%
Titanium dioxide~4.9–7.3%
- 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 77891~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 15850~2.4–3.5%
Ci 19140~1.9–2.9%
Iron oxides~1.6–2.4%
- 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 77492~1.4–2%
Polyisobutene~1.3–2%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMicrocrystalline wax~0.95–1.4%
Cera microcristallina~0.95–1.45%
- 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 microcristallinaSilica dimethyl silylate~0.9–1.4%
Menthyl lactate~0.55–1.3%
Menthol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTridecyl trimellitate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerCocos nucifera oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acetateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1%
- 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 triglycerideVanillyl butyl ether~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Silica dimethyl silylate, Menthyl lactate, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Tridecyl trimellitate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vanillyl butyl ether, Diisostearyl malate, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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