Perricone MD No Makeup Lipstick SPF 15
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with neuropeptides and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight-yet-nourishing formula helps to moisturise, resulting in visibly smoother, plumper lips over time.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~23–35%
Polyethylene~4.3–6.5%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilTridecyl trimellitate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateOctyldodecanol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated jojoba oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilSynthetic wax~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxMango butter dimer dilinoleyl esters/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vp/eicosene copolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerEthylhexyl palmitate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSilica~0.95–1.45%
Beeswax~0.5–1.2%
- 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 BeeswaxCera alba~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.4–0.9%
Ozokerite~0.4–0.9%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerVanillin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 acetateArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilVegetable oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilBisabolol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBht~0.2–0.75%
Isostearic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidGlyceryl isostearate~0.3–0.75%
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTribehenin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSilica dimethyl silylate~0.2–0.8%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateButylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
- 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 77891~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15850~0.15–0.5%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- 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 17200~0.1–0.35%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Polyethylene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tridecyl trimellitate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Synthetic wax, Mango butter dimer dilinoleyl esters/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica, Beeswax, Cera alba, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Ozokerite, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Vanillin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Vegetable oil, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Bht, Isostearic acid, Glyceryl isostearate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tribehenin, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sorbitan isostearate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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Product summary
"Perricone MD - No Makeup Lipstick SPF 15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Perricone MD "is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 89.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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