Sara Happ let’s glow™ lip illuminator
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with reflective, ultra-filling light spheres and nourishing sweet almond oil, your lips stay hydrated while projecting high-impact shine. . Plus, our pearl and golden shades are designed to complement both fair and deeper skin tones.”
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:
glycerin, 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, ethylhexyl palmitate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolWater~12–15%
Mica~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~5–6.1%
- 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 77891~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylcellulose~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitan stearate~1.6–2%
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholPhytosteryl canola glycerides~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl canola glyceridesCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePrunus persica extract~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhospholipids~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateIron oxides~0.6–0.9%
- 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 77491~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 acetateSilica~0.65–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilTribehenin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninRicinus communis seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oilCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrihydroxystearin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinCi 75470~0.55–0.8%
Blue 1 lake~0.55–0.8%
Ci 42090~0.55–0.8%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.6–0.9%
- 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-1Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Gold~0.55–0.8%
Octyldodecanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolWater~0.55–0.8%
Mica~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.5–0.8%
- 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 77491~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Titanium dioxide~0.65–0.95%
- 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 77891~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylcellulose~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitan stearate~0.55–0.85%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteHydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholPhytosteryl canola glycerides~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl canola glyceridesCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePrunus persica extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhospholipids~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSilica~0.6–0.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilTribehenin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Iron oxides~0.3–0.6%
- 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 77499~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrihydroxystearin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.5%
- 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-1Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Water, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylcellulose, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Unknown, Prunus persica extract, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sodium chloride, Phospholipids, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Tribehenin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Ci 75470, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Gold, Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Water, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylcellulose, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Unknown, Prunus persica extract, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sodium chloride, Phospholipids, Silica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Tribehenin, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Sorbitan isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Amorphophallus konjac root powder
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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