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Glass Glow Lip Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin - Glass Glow Lip
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

77 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Bluemercury
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In stock 2/19/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Glass Glow Lip is infused with anti-oxidants and Vitamin E that moisturize, protect and lock n shine."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactic acid
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"This wearable gloss is available in three shimmering hues and creates an on-trend glassy finish, infused with antioxidants and Vitamin E to moisturise, protect and lock in shine."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then protect the lips from water loss over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ceramide ng
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
diisostearyl malate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
synthetic fluorphlogopite
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 polybutene Used to create a thicker product consistency
2 diisostearyl malate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
3 pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Used to create a thicker product consistency
4 hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
5 octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
6 synthetic fluorphlogopite A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products
7 ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency
8 silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency
9 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
10 calcium sodium borosilicate Used to add shimmer
11 calcium aluminum borosilicate Used to thickenthe product consistency
12 disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
13 propylene carbonate Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
14 flavor/aroma An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients
15 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil 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.
16 tocopheryl acetate 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.
17 ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
18 c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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
19 butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer Used to create a gel-like product texture
20 tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
21 tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
22 ceramide ng 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
23 bht A preservative
24 peg-10 phytosterol
25 trihydroxystearin
26 lactic acid 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 microbiom)
27 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
28 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
29 glucomannan
30 . may contain / peut contenir (+/-): The ingredient is not recognized
31 titanium dioxide (ci 77891 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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Scientific Sources

  • Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters 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
  • Safety Assessment of Borosilicate Glasses as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Styrene Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
  • Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
  • Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
  • Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
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