Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide ng, Sodium hyaluronate + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Glass Glow Lip is infused with anti-oxidants and Vitamin E that moisturize, protect and lock in shine.”
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: ceramide ng, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng
Anti-agingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Lactic acidLimited evidence
“Glass Glow Lip is infused with anti-oxidants and Vitamin E that moisturize, protect and lock in shine.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AromaMedium 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~23–34%
Diisostearyl malate~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateHydrogenated polyisobutene~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerSilica dimethyl silylate~1.3–2%
Silica~1.4–2%
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.95–1.4%
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.55–1.35%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePropylene carbonate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.35–0.8%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerTribehenin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTin oxide~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCeramide ng~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngBht~0.1–0.45%
Peg-10 phytosterol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolTrihydroxystearin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinLactic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.05–0.3%
- 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 hexapeptide-12Glucomannan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.25%
- 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 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Silica, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Parfum, Aroma, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Tribehenin, Tin oxide, Ceramide ng, Bht, Peg-10 phytosterol, Trihydroxystearin, Lactic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Glucomannan, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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| Kevyn AucoinGlass Glow LipYOUR PRODUCT | Teoxane (Teosyal Cosmeceuticals)Teoxane 3D Lip | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $21.40 | $39.76+$18.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Kevyn Aucoin - Glass Glow Lip" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kevyn Aucoin - Glass Glow Lip ticks this box. Humectants in this product (sodium hyaluronate) 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). Ceramide ng, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, diisostearyl malate, ethylhexyl palmitate and octyldodecanol 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ng 0.20% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.05% - 0.30%). 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
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen 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 26.00$ in the United States, for 39.95CA$ in Canada, for 65.00A$ in Australia and from 20.00£ up to 21.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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