PRODUCT REVIEW
Hourglass Velvet Story Lip Cream
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Velvet Story Lip Cream
dimethicone
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
isopropyl myristate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
isopropyl myristate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
kaolin
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
isopropyl myristate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
dimethicone
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
diisostearyl malate
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl malate, Kaolin, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Synthetic wax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Silica, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Alumina, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Ci 15850
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Styrene Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developments