e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 1 moreWorks
“Hydrating Core Lip Shine”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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: squalane, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyethylene terephthalate~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMica~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSynthetic fluorphlogopite~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePolybutylene terephthalate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSqualane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSilica~1.5–1.9%
Acrylates copolymer~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolysorbate 60~0.55–0.8%
Tin oxide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSorbitan isostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCitric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- 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 77491~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77510~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 16035~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyethylene terephthalate, Glycerin, Mica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Polybutylene terephthalate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Silica, Acrylates copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Tin oxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid, Unknown, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77510, Ci 16035, Ci 19140, Blue 1 lake
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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.
| e.l.f. CosmeticsHydrating Core Lip ShineYOUR PRODUCT | Smith & CultGlitterish Shimmer Lip Veil | Medik8Mutiny Lip Balm | SEPHORA COLLECTIONNourishing Moisturizer - Hydrate Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 23% | 20% |
| Price | $8.00 | — | $22.62+$14.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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