GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Spark The Fire Plumping Lip Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“What it is A lip balm that combines the power of hydration and plumping to give you visibly fuller lips, tinted with a sheer glaze of color and luminous shine.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Aroma, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Octyldodecanol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSynthetic wax~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDiisostearyl malate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Cera microcristallina~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~1.5–2.2%
Cera microcristallina~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaHydrogenated polydecene~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolPunica granatum flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillyl butyl ether~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aroma~0.4–1%
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateDicalcium phosphate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- 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 77492~0.05–0.15%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic wax, Unknown, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Diisostearyl malate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Hydrogenated polydecene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Punica granatum flower extract, Vanillyl butyl ether, Aroma, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Dicalcium phosphate, Bht, Ci 15850, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides
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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.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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