Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint - 5 Colors
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Highly pigmented color comes with moisturizers to keep lips looking hydrated, plump and thoroughly kissable.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTrehalose~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolysorbate 20~1.2–1.8%
Tromethamine~0.95–1.45%
Polyacrylate-13~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polyisobutene~0.5–1.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.45–1.1%
Parfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
- 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 77891~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.45%
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.1–0.4%
Tin oxide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideAlumina~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaCi 42090~0.05–0.2%
Mica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose, Pentylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Dehydroacetic acid, Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract, Silica, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Unknown, Ci 19140, Unknown, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Tin oxide, Alumina, Unknown, Ci 42090, Unknown, Mica
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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