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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 31 moreStrong evidence
“Shea, cocoa and mango butters amp up the moisture, instantly absorbing in to skin and improving texture, while antioxidant-packed jojoba and olive oils grace your lips with their anti-inflammatory, free radical-fighting powers.”
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, butylene 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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneSqualane~4.9–6%
- 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 SqualaneEuphorbia cerifera wax~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–3.5%
- 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 oilDiisostearyl malate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateLauryl laurate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl lauratePolyhydroxystearic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCopernicia cerifera wax~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxOctyldodecanol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDextrin myristate~0.9–1.1%
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPersea gratissima oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerEthylenediamine/hydrogenated dimer dilinoleate copolymer bis-di-c14-18 alkyl amide~0.7–1.1%
Parfum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDibutyl lauroyl glutamide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl lauroyl glutamideSilica~0.7–1.05%
Mentha piperita oil~0.55–0.85%
Butylene glycol cocoate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Butylene glycol cocoateDibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideCannabis sativa seed oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilLecithin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinStevia rebaudiana extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerStearalkonium bentonite~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePropylene carbonate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCannabis sativa seed extract~0.65–0.95%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMangifera indica seed butter~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterOlea europaea fruit oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMoringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilAgave tequilana leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daemonorops draco extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.6–0.95%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolLactic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHexylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.5–0.75%
- 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-1Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- 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 77492~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77499~0.15–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.25%
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Squalane, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Diisostearyl malate, Lauryl laurate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Copernicia cerifera wax, Octyldodecanol, Dextrin myristate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Persea gratissima oil, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Ethylenediamine/hydrogenated dimer dilinoleate copolymer bis-di-c14-18 alkyl amide, Parfum, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Silica, Mentha piperita oil, Butylene glycol cocoate, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Lecithin, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Stearalkonium bentonite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propylene carbonate, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Daemonorops draco extract, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Lactic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hexylene glycol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 19140, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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Product summary
"MILK MAKEUP - KUSH Lip Glaze" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MILK MAKEUP - KUSH Lip Glaze ticks this box. Humectants in this product (sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cannabis sativa seed extract, cannabis sativa seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil and persea gratissima oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.75%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "MILK MAKEUP" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 60.85CA$ in Canada and for 14.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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