Pound Cake Cake Theory Lip Tone Equalizing Oil
Works for
MoisturizingPersea gratissima oil, Ricinus communis seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“Cake Theory is clinically proven to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier with each wear, clinically forms a protective film against dryness, and clinically protects, nourishes and moisturizes lips.”
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.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Cake Theory is a one-of-a-kind formula that moisturizes, heals, shines, blurs, reduces fine lines, reduces hyperpigmentation, reduces fordyce spots, and never sticks.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–34%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDiisostearyl malate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePersea gratissima oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.7–4%
- 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 oilEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerAvena sativa kernel extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRicinus communis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilGlyceryl caprylate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTocopheryl acetate~0.6–1.35%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerBixa orellana seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.7%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCaproic acid~0.2–0.75%
Polybutene~0.15–0.6%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDiisostearyl malate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePersea gratissima oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 oilEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerAvena sativa kernel extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRicinus communis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerSorbitan olivate~0.1–0.4%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaproic acid~0.1–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- 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 15850~0.01–0.05%
Blue 1 lake~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Unknown, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Bixa orellana seed extract, Sorbitan olivate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Caproic acid, Polybutene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Caproic acid, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake
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| Pound CakeCake Theory Lip Tone Equalizing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Wunder2Wunderkiss Satin Lip Oil | Ciaté LondonWatermelon Nourising Lip Oil | WonderblushLa Laque Tinted Lip Oil | Try In Person | |
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| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $19.20 | — | $11.23−$7.97 | $33.42+$14.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Apricot Kernel Oil | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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