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e.l.f. Cosmetics elf Lip Plumping Gloss Pink Paloma
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e.l.f. Cosmetics elf Lip Plumping Gloss Pink Paloma

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Cocos nucifera oil, Diisostearyl malate + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“This Lip Plumping Gloss helps plump the lips while nourishing and hydrating.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, diisostearyl malate.

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).

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.4–0.95%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.8%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin~4.8–7.3%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.8–7.2%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~3.4–5.1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–1.15%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Menthyl lactateUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Menthol—High~1–1.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateUsed to stabilize the product formulationMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–1.15%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~0.35–0.8%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.85%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~0.2–0.8%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.2–0.8%est.
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Polyisobutene~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.8–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.8–7.2%
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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Octyldodecanol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Microcrystalline wax~2.4–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica dimethyl silylate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation

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Menthyl lactate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Menthol~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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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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Parfum~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
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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Vanillyl butyl ether~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tridecyl trimellitate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · 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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Diisostearyl malate~0.2–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.3%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
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 16035~0.05–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ingredient list view

Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Silica dimethyl silylate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Menthyl lactate, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Vanillyl butyl ether, Tridecyl trimellitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diisostearyl malate, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Titanium dioxide, Ci 16035

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🇬🇧 Supderdrug (UK)2.7 Ml
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
e.l.f. Cosmetics elf Lip Plumping Gloss Pink Paloma
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