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Revolution Makeup Revolution Dream Kiss Lip Balm Cherry

Name: Revolution - Makeup Revolution Dream Kiss Lip Balm Cherry
Brand: Revolution

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Sodium hyaluronate, Isopropyl myristate + 11 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Get hydrated and nourished lips with the Revolution Dream Kiss Lip Balm.”

Source: Revolution Beauty

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, ricinus communis seed oil.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.75%

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.75%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.45–1.05%

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~22–34%

Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA 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~0.2–0.8%

Prunus avium seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumCherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer~1–1.5%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~5.2–7.8%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~3.7–5.6%

Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~4.6–6.9%

C20-40 alcohols· EmollientEffect: Low~2.8–4.2%

Paraffinum liquidumUnder-dosedEffect: HighMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%

PetrolatumUnder-dosedEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~0.15–0.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.9–1.3%

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

No evidence

What the product description says

“Available in 2 flavours Cherry & Mint How to use Use the Revolution Sugar Kiss Lip Scrub to exfoliate lips and then apply the Revolution Dream Kiss Lip Balm to lock in the moisture”

Source: Revolution Beauty

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.4%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~1–1.6%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Hydrogenated castor oilA 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 consistencyMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~5.2–7.8%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.9–1.3%est.

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~22–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.2–7.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isononyl isononanoate~4.6–6.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Octyldodecanol~3.7–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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C20-40 alcohols~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Polybutene~2–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica dimethyl silylate~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.6%

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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Prunus avium seed oil~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.3%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Benzyl benzoate~0.4–0.95%

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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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.45–1.05%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Paraffinum liquidum~0.35–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

More about Paraffinum liquidum

Isopropyl myristate~0.3–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-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

More about Hydrogenated castor oil

Petrolatum~0.15–0.7%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

More about Petrolatum

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isononyl isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, C20-40 alcohols, Polybutene, Silica dimethyl silylate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus avium seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylparaben, Benzyl benzoate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Paraffinum liquidum, Isopropyl myristate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Petrolatum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1, Ci 15850

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	RevolutionMakeup Revolution Dream Kiss Lip Balm CherryYOUR PRODUCT	DucrayIctyane Lip Balm	OrlaneMagnificent Lip Balm	Eau Thermale AveneCold Cream Lip Cream
Match	—	55%	50%	50%
Price	$4.68	$8.84+$4.16	$45.00+$40.32	$12.85+$8.17
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 6	4 of 6	4 of 6
Key difference	—	Cera Alba	Tripeptide-1	Glycerin
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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