Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“hydrating, non-sticky, long-lasting lip gloss that cushions lips all day with soft, nourishing color”
Source: Sephora Hong Kong

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

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~4–6.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1.9–2.8%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low, below effective dose~0.95–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Gardenia florida fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~1.1–1.7%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.95–1.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%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~4–6.1%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~2–2.9%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~6.5–9.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~4.8–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4–6.1%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tocopheryl acetate~2–2.9%
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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.9–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Gardenia florida fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Nymphaea odorata root extract~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Benzyl benzoate~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.9%
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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Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
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 17200~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea odorata root extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake, Ci 19140

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