PAT McGRATH LABS Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Beeswax + 3 moreWorks
“What it is: A lip balm that provides a rush of lush hydration, dewy, luminous shine, and a tantalizingly juicy tint.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.7–8.5%
- 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 triglycerideTriisodecyl trimellitate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinatePolyethylene~3–4.4%
Beeswax~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxDimethicone~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDiisostearyl malate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateWater~0.95–1.45%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidDicalcium phosphate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- 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 butterParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acetateTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesBlue 1 lake~0.01–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ci 15850~0.01–0.05%
Ci 45410~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triisodecyl trimellitate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polyethylene, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl malate, Water, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Dicalcium phosphate, Mica, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Blue 1 lake, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, 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 Sheer Colour BalmYOUR PRODUCT | FollainLIP BALM | Creer BeauteSailor Moon Multi Carry Balm - 5 Types | RMS BeautyTinted Daily Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $9.60 | $12.90 | $24.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Hyaluronic Acid | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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