PAT McGRATH LABS Lip Fetish Balm Tin

PAT McGRATH LABS Lip Fetish Balm Tin

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera alba + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“This lush formulation is infused with a soothing blend of emollients, antioxidants, and vitamins for fierce nourishment and moisturization.”
Source: Sephora CA

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~5.6–8.4%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.9–2.9%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.4–2.1%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~1.3–1.9%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, 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
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~5.6–8.4%est.
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%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~0.1–0.35%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%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
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 radicals3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.05–0.1%est.

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Polybutene~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.6–8.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Triisodecyl trimellitate~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Polyethylene~3–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Beeswax~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cera alba~1.9–2.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Dimethicone~1.3–1.9%
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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Diisostearyl malate~0.95–1.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Dicalcium phosphate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Mica~0.35–0.8%
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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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.8%
Under-dosedComedogenic 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

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aroma~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
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 15850~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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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Ci 45410~0.05–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Titanium dioxide~0.01–0.05%
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 77891~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triisodecyl trimellitate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polyethylene, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl malate, Water, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dicalcium phosphate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Mica, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Aroma, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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