MERIT Shade Slick Gelee Sheer Tinted Lip Oil
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Infused with squalane and quinoa seed oil for lasting moisture and barrier protection.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, squalane.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 SqualaneChenopodium quinoa seed oil~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that contains a high percentage of linoleic acid. It softens the upper layer of the skin and can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed oilBis-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-2Tocopheryl acetate~3.4–5.1%
- 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 acetateButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSorbitan oleate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCi 15850~1.3–2%
Ci 17200~1.1–1.6%
Iron oxides~0.95–1.45%
- 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 77491~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 19140~0.5–1.15%
Ci 15985~0.4–1%
Titanium dioxide~0.55–1.25%
- 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 77891~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.25%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Squalane, Chenopodium quinoa seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan oleate, Ci 15850, Ci 17200, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Ci 77499, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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