Josie Maran Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Beeswax + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter”
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:
glycerin, polyglycerin-3.
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: beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDiisostearyl malate~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateRicinus communis seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.6–3.9%
- 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 oilEthylhexyl palmitate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePolyhydroxystearic acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidC10-18 triglycerides~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHydrogenated argania spinosa kernel oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beeswax~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxHeptyl undecylenate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateStevia rebaudiana leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateHoney~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.2–0.75%
Polyglycerin-3~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPortulaca pilosa extract~0.15–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCapsaicin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose cocoate~0.2–0.7%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters, Jojoba esters, Diisostearyl malate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, C10-18 triglycerides, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Hydrogenated argania spinosa kernel oil, Beeswax, Heptyl undecylenate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Stevia rebaudiana leaf extract, Glyceryl undecylenate, Honey, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan isostearate, Glycine soja oil, Portulaca pilosa extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Capsaicin, Sucrose cocoate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Blue 1 lake, 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.
| Josie MaranArgan Lip Sting Plumping ButterYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CATripeptide Plumping Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $23.00 | $12.85−$10.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Josie Maran Cosmetics - Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, polyglycerin-3, sodium hyaluronate and honey) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, beeswax and helianthus annuus seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.15% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 23.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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