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Eve Lom Kiss Mix
Eve Lom

Eve Lom Kiss Mix

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Paraffinum liquidum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 3 more
Works well
What the product description says
“The beeswax base locks in moisture and gives a subtle pearlescent shine that can be used alone or as a protective coating over a favourite lip colour.”
Source: SpaceNK

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera alba.

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

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~7.7–11.5%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~23–35%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~5.6–8.4%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.1–4.6%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2.3–3.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Menthol
Medium risk
We flagged 2 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Menthol—High~4.1–6.2%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~3.1–4.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~23–35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Paraffinum liquidum~7.7–11.5%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cera microcristallina~5.6–8.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Menthol~4.1–6.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Zinc oxide~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Cera alba~3.1–4.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Dimethicone~2.3–3.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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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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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Isobutylparaben~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Paraffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina, Menthol, Zinc oxide, Cera alba, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Eve LomKiss MixYOUR PRODUCTYourGoodSkinSoothing Lip BalmBiodermaAtoderm Lip BalmOrlaneMagnificent Lip Balm
Match—57%56%55%
Price$22.00—$9.19−$12.81$45.00+$23.00
Shared key ingredients—3 of 61 of 64 of 6
Key difference—BisabololCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTripeptide-1
Irritancy Medium Low Low Medium
Drying alcohol————
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Product summary

"Eve Lom - Kiss Mix" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails from 18.00£ up to 20.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 22.00$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
Eve Lom Kiss Mix
Eve LomKiss Mix
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