Glow Recipe Vegan PDRN Tinted Soft Matte Lip Blur Balm for Hydration
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Dimethicone + 20 moreWorks well
“What it is: A vegan, PDRN-powered blurring lip balm with a soft matte finish, cushiony hydration, and clinically-tested barrier repair for plush, smooth lips.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Methyl nicotinate, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimethicone~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethicone crosspolymer~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearatePolybutene~4.4–5.4%
Tribehenin~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninDiisostearyl malate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCi 77891~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSilica~1.6–2%
Sodium dna~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHyaluronic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHaematococcus pluvialis oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCalcium carbonate~0.65–1%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.5–0.75%
- 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 fluorphlogopiteVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidLecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPrunus domestica seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acetateHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.4–0.65%
Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentEthylhexyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsopropyl myristate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateIsostearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Prunus persica kernel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAvena sativa kernel oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilMethyl nicotinate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Causes redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier function
More about Methyl nicotinateCanola oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilCapsicum frutescens fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out
More about Capsicum frutescens fruit extractZingiber officinale root oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilWater~0.35–0.65%
Avena sativa kernel flour~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extract1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCetearyl olivate~0.35–0.6%
Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.5%
Ci 77492~0.25–0.5%
Ci 77491~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.25–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Polybutene, Tribehenin, Diisostearyl malate, Ci 77891, Sorbitan isostearate, Silica, Sodium dna, Panthenol, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Calcium carbonate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Lecithin, Prunus domestica seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Prunus persica kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Avena sativa kernel oil, Methyl nicotinate, Canola oil, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root oil, Water, Avena sativa kernel flour, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Avena sativa kernel extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 15850, Ci 42090
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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.
| Glow RecipeVegan PDRN Tinted Soft Matte Lip Blur Balm for HydrationYOUR PRODUCT | FweeBlurry Smoothie Tinted Lip Balm | PatchologyLip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment | Kiehl'sUltra Meltdown Mending Lip Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $22.00 | $13.33−$8.67 | $9.00−$13.00 | $19.00−$3.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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