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innisfree lip plumping glow
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innisfree lip plumping glow

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 more
Works
What the product description says
“Yup, those glosses of your youth that burned the hell out of your skin have officially been replaced by lightweight, hydrating formulas that boost your lips with gentle ingredients.”
Source: Glowsecret

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.

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).

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~5.3–8%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~5–7.4%
Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it~3.1–4.6%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.15–0.6%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~22–34%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~3.8–5.6%
Mangifera indica fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin~0.15–0.65%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.3–0.75%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens 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.~0.3–0.7%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.2–0.75%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.2–0.8%
Anti-aging
Butyrospermum parkii butter
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Stay inside the lines and don't over the line since you want only your lips to swell and not the area around.”
Source: Glowsecret

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Menthyl lactateUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.3–8%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 glycerinMedium~5–7.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Dextrin palmitateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.6–1.4%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.Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
Mangifera indica fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.3–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diisostearyl malate~5.3–8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Octyldodecanol~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate~3.1–4.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Menthyl lactate~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Silica dimethyl silylate~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dextrin palmitate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polybutylene terephthalate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Acrylates copolymer~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylene/va copolymer~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Titanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linalool~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Tin oxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.15–0.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Pyrus malus
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Menthyl lactate, Silica dimethyl silylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Dextrin palmitate, Polybutylene terephthalate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Acrylates copolymer, Ethylene/va copolymer, Parfum, Limonene, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Linalool, Tocopheryl acetate, Tin oxide, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredientsjournals.sagepub.com
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    Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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