PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
One swipe will glaze lips with a lightweight, universally flattering hue of rosey colour while the skin care core treats dry lips to a nourishing moisture boost.
triethylhexanoin
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
ricinus communis seed oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
glycerin
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Incredibly nourishing, it's infused with brightening and collagen-boosting vitamin C, softening jojoba seed oil and nourishing vitamin E. A 2-in-1 skin care saviour, Pixi's all-new +C VIT Lip Brightener features a vitamin C core enveloped in a sheer tint of colour to help you speed up your routine.
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
citrus limon fruit extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ricinus communis seed oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
ricinus communis seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Show more
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
citrus limon fruit extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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
polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Water, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Hydrogenated castor oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Water, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 19140
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions