NARS Mini Oil-Infused Lip Tint Duo

NARS Mini Oil-Infused Lip Tint Duo

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
9 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Serious moisture and sublime saturation.”
Source: Cultbeauty

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: glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.7%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.85%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.35–0.85%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.75%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~0.2–0.8%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.55%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.2–0.75%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~0.3–0.7%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: LowCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.15–0.55%
TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1–1.6%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~1.9–2.8%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~5–7.4%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.65%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.3–0.7%est.
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–34%
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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Diisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5–7.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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 butter
Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica dimethyl silylate~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.9–2.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Punica granatum flower extract~1.3–2%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyethylene~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Microcrystalline wax~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.55–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-10 pentaoleate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Bht~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Water~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.2–0.75%
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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Diisostearyl malate~0.2–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Diisostearyl malate
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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 butter
Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Silica dimethyl silylate
Aluminum calcium sodium silicate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Punica granatum flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Polyethylene~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.15–0.65%
Formula
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

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Microcrystalline wax~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

More about Cera microcristallina
Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Tin oxide~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Bht~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Bht
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ci 75470~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

More about Ci 75470
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
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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Mica~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
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 77891~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Polyglyceryl-10 pentaoleate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Glycerin, Bht, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 45410, Ci 19140, Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Aluminum calcium sodium silicate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyethylene, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Tin oxide, Bht, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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