Milani Amore Matte Lip Cream

Milani Amore Matte Lip Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
6 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Amore Matte Lip Cream”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.

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).

DimethiconeKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~4–6%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey activeEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~5–7.6%
IsododecaneKey activeEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~23–34%
Caprylyl glycolEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.3%
Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Aroma
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~2–3.1%est.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–1.15%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.4–1%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.35–0.85%est.
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Ingredients

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Isododecane~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate~7.3–10.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane~5–7.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Dimethicone~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Kaolin~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Aroma~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Synthetic beeswax~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica dimethyl silylate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Ci 17200~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 73360~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Titanium dioxide~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 15850~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15985~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 77742~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 45410~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Aroma, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Synthetic beeswax, Silica dimethyl silylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 77742, Ci 45410, Iron oxides

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