Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 moreWorks well
“The nourishing, vitamin-infused formula leaves lips feeling pillowy soft and hydrated.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.8%
- 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 triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSilica dimethyl silylate~3.4–5.1%
Microcrystalline wax~2.4–3.6%
Tridecyl trimellitate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterDiisostearyl malate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePersea gratissima oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilNeotame~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetateTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
- 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 dioxideMica~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- 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 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.15%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Silica dimethyl silylate, Microcrystalline wax, Tridecyl trimellitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Diisostearyl malate, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Neotame, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake
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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. CosmeticsLip LacquerYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaAtoderm Lip Balm | grace & stellakiss me softly lip mask | Wet n WildPerfect Pout Day Lip Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | $4.00 | $9.11+$5.11 | $9.78+$5.78 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Petrolatum | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"e. L. F. Cosmetics - Lip Lacquer" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- this lip sunscreen includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Price
The product retails for 21.21CA$ in Canada, for 15.00A$ in Australia and for 4.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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