PRODUCT REVIEW
NARS Cosmetics NARS Afterglow Lip Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
lauryl pca
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
squalane
5% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
cocos nucifera oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
squalane
5% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
hydrogenated polyisobutene
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
squalane
5% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Triisostearin, Squalane, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Diisostearyl malate, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum flower extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl diisostearate, Simethicone, Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, Lauryl pca, Bht, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Polysilicone-2, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol