PAT McGRATH LABS Lip Fetish Astral Lip Balm
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera microcristallina + 2 moreWorks
“The formula quenches your desire for lightweight hydration, addictive nourishment, and sensual softness.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera microcristallina.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.4–8%
- 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 triglyceridePolyethylene~4.7–7%
Microcrystalline wax~3.4–5%
Cera microcristallina~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaCalcium sodium borosilicate~1.9–2.8%
Silica~1.6–2.4%
Dicalcium phosphate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.95–1.45%
Propylene carbonate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateMica~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaEthyl vanillin~0.35–0.85%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilLitchi chinensis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.2–0.75%
Bht~0.15–0.6%
Tin oxide~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.7%
- 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 77891~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- 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 77491~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.05–0.25%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 45410~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Silica, Dicalcium phosphate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Mica, Ethyl vanillin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Bht, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 45410
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PAT McGRATH LABSLip Fetish Astral Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Elcie CosmeticsLip Balm Treatment | Lune+AsterTinted Lip Balm | CoverGirlClean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $9.00 | $6.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Vitamin C | Punica Granatum Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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