KIKO Milano Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick

KIKO Milano Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Moisturizing
13 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

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).

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~2.1–2.5%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~0.65–1%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~1.6–2%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.95–1.15%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~26–32%
Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~3–3.7%
Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~1.2–1.4%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.3–2.9%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.65–0.95%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.6–0.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–0.85%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.15%
Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.65–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~2.1–2.5%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Behenic acidHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.65–1%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.55–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane~26–32%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Mica~4.2–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate~5–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients

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Polyethylene~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Lauroyl lysine~3–3.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Octyldodecanol~2.3–2.9%
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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Ozokerite~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Cera alba~2.1–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

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

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Beeswax~1.6–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Paraffin~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax~1–1.2%
Formula
Stearyl stearate~1–1.2%
Formula
Stearyl palmitate~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetyl palmitate~0.95–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Lecithin~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl stearate~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Tin oxide~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Silica~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Behenic acid~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Propylene carbonate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Stearic acid~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Tocopherol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Cera microcristallina~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Microcrystalline wax~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

More about Cera microcristallina
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–0.85%
Formula
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

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Dicalcium phosphate~0.65–1%
Formula
Arachidic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Palmitic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Citric acid~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ci 77891~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
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 77491~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77492~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ci 77499~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77163~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Ci 19140~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 77007~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A blue pigment

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Ultramarines~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77000~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77000
Ci 77400~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77400
Bronzite powder~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Ci 77400~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77400
Copper powder~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Copper powder
Ci 77510~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77510
(ferric ferrocyanide)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Lauroyl lysine, Octyldodecanol, Ozokerite, Cera alba, Beeswax, Paraffin, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Stearyl stearate, Stearyl palmitate, Cetyl palmitate, Lecithin, Cetyl stearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tin oxide, Silica, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Behenic acid, Propylene carbonate, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Ascorbyl palmitate, Dicalcium phosphate, Arachidic acid, Palmitic acid, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Ci 19140, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Ci 77000, Ci 77400, Bronzite powder, Ci 77400, Copper powder, Ci 77510, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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KIKO Milano Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick
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