Wet Lip Oil Gloss Jellyfish Kosas

Name: Kosas - Wet Lip Oil Gloss Jellyfish
Brand: Kosas

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Key promises

Moisturizing

Effectiveness

80 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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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
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2	HIGH
ricinus communis seed oil	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	'malibu':	The ingredient is not recognized
2	oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
3	bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
4	ricinus communis (castor) seed oil	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
5	polyhydroxystearic acid	Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
6	caprylic capric triglyceride	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
7	persea gratissima (avocado) oil	An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
8	butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter	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
9	oryza sativa (rice) bran extract	Used to thicken the product consistency
10	rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract	Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
11	helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract
12	tocopherol	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
13	silica dimethyl silylate	Used to create a thicker product consistency
14	ethylhexyl palmitate	An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
15	trihydroxystearin
16	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
17	glucomannan
18	ethylhexyl palmitate	An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
19	tribehenin	Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
20	sorbitan isostearate	Helps oil and water mix together
21	palmitoyl tripeptide-1	A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
22	oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
23	vanillin
24	citrus auranium dulcis (orange) oil	Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
25	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative
26	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
27	mica	Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
28	iron oxide	A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
29	ci 77492	A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
30	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
31	red 7 lake (ci 15850	A red colorant
32	red 22 lake	A red colorant
33	ci 45380
34	manganese violet (ci 77742	A violet pigment

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Scientific Sources

Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Vitamin E in dermatology

Wet Lip Oil Gloss Jellyfish Kosas

Key promises

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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