Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides + 14 moreWorks well
“This Product Is: a hybrid lip treatment and gloss that hydrates and visibly plumps lips”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
“Brimming with skin-loving ingredients, this nourishing formula calls on hydrating hyaluronic acid and collagen-enhancing peptides to maintain the natural plumpness of your lips.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Ricinus communis seed oil~4.4–6.7%
- 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 oilPolyhydroxystearic acid~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 butterPersea gratissima oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilEthylhexyl palmitate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOryza sativa bran extract~1–1.5%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.9–1.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Glucomannan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractLactic acid~0.3–0.75%
- 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 acidMica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaOenothera biennis oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.3–0.75%
- 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-1Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolTribehenin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinVanillin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- 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 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Silica dimethyl silylate, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucomannan, Helianthus annuus extract, Lactic acid, Mica, Oenothera biennis oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Trihydroxystearin, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 45410
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| KosasWet Lip Oil GlossYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensLip Oil | MILK MAKEUPKUSH Lip Glaze | Drunk ElephantLippe Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 45% |
| Price | $25.00 | $32.50+$7.50 | $18.78−$6.22 | $6.69−$18.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract | Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip TreatmentPerricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Lip Therapy
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Kosas - Wet Lip Oil Gloss" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, helianthus annuus extract, oenothera biennis oil, persea gratissima oil and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.90% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.10%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kosas" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 22.00$ in the United States, for 77.86A$ in Australia, from 16.99£ up to 19.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 25.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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