e.l.f. Cosmetics elf Lip Plumping Gloss Bahama Mama
Works for
MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“This Lip Plumping Gloss helps plump the lips while nourishing and hydrating.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polyisobutene~22–33%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~3.4–5.1%
- 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~2.4–3.7%
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~2–3%
Silica dimethyl silylate~1.6–2.4%
Tridecyl trimellitate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.1–1.7%
- 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~0.95–1.4%
- 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 triglycerideDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateMenthyl lactate~0.45–1.05%
Menthol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDiisostearyl malate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerCocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.75%
- 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~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateVanillyl butyl ether~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 15985~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77499~0.1–0.3%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
- 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 16035~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Menthyl lactate, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Vanillyl butyl ether, Tin oxide, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Ci 15985, Ci 77499, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 16035
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| e.l.f. Cosmeticself Lip Plumping Gloss Bahama MamaYOUR PRODUCT | DHCLip Serum | Peter Thomas RothInstant FIRMx Lip Filler | Jouer CosmeticsSheer Pigament Lip Gloss - Shade Parisienne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $12.80 | $27.24 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Linoleic Acid | Copernicia Cerifera Wax |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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