Mecca Max Gloss Boss Lip Gloss - Cool It
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, sesamum indicum seed oil.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Pair it with MECCA MAX Zoom Shadow Stick MECCA MAX Pout Pop Lipstick Frank Body Lip Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPolyisobutene~6.2–9.3%
Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopite~2.8–4.2%
- 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
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCaprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~2.2–3.3%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilTocopheryl acetate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBht~0.5–1.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Mica~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.95%
- 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 77891~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
- 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 19140~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Tin oxide~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Bht, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Tin oxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mecca MaxGloss Boss Lip Gloss - Cool ItYOUR PRODUCT | Sleek MakeUPCTRL ALT GLAZE Lip Volve Lip Topper | |
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| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $13.34 | $7.34−$6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Mecca Max - Gloss Boss Lip Gloss - Cool It" is effective for: Moisturizing
Price
The product retails for 19.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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