Incarose

Più Volume Plumping Rich Lips

Name: Incarose - Più Volume Plumping Rich Lips
Brand: Incarose

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

6 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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: sodium hyaluronate.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.

BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2Role: HeroHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~5–7.5%

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Under-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.85–1.25%

DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~3.7–5.6%

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED EXTRACTRole: Key activePlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.3–0.75%

SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.7%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.75%

Anti-aging

RETINYL ACETATE at ~0.35–0.85% + 1 more curated active

Good evidence

This product contains retinyl acetate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

RETINYL ACETATERole: Key active~0.35–0.85%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.75%

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Role: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~5–7.5%

DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~3.7–5.6%

IsododecaneRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~2.7–4.1%

Diisostearyl malateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.5%

KaolinRole: Key activeA 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~1.2–1.8%

Sesamum indicum seed extractRole: Key activePlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.3–0.75%

Ethylhexyl palmitateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%

TrihydroxystearinRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.2–0.75%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.7%

Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks 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~0.35–0.8%

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Retinyl acetate—High~0.35–0.85%est.

Capsicum frutescens fruit extractChilli 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 outHigh~0.35–0.75%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinLow~1.7–2.5%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~0.85–1.25%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.35–0.8%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Low~0.05–0.2%est.

Blue 1 lakeA colorantLow~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Ethylhexyl palmitate ~0.35–0.85% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels