Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCeramide ng, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Wet Stick Moisturizing Lip Shine”
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, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, TocopherolModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Octyldodecanol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDiisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~2.5–3.7%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed wax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPolyhydroxystearic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidMicrocrystalline wax~1.4–2%
Oryza sativa bran extract~1–1.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateMangifera indica seed butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterGlucomannan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTribehenin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninHelianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractCeramide ng~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide ngPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.35–0.8%
- 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-1Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateVanillin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Microcrystalline wax, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Glucomannan, Sodium hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Helianthus annuus extract, Ceramide ng, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan isostearate, Vanillin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 19140, Ci 15850
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Product summary
"Kosas - Wet Stick Moisturizing Lip Shine" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ng 0.35% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.80%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kosas" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 24.00$ up to 43.71$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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