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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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