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Soda #mermaidlips Lip Crystal
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Soda #mermaidlips Lip Crystal

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Squalane, Diisostearyl malate + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Each lip balm deeply hydrates and nourishes the lips, whilst the shimmer particles elevate your look to the next level.”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, diisostearyl malate.

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).

SqualaneKey activeEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~25–38%
Diisostearyl malateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.8%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideEffect: LowHelps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~2.3–3.5%
Tridecyl trimellitateEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~3.5–5.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
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~0.2–0.7%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.5–6.8%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideHelps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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 texture3/5~2.2–3.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Squalane~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Polyisobutene~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Diisostearyl malate~4.5–6.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tridecyl trimellitate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.2–3.3%
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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Ethylenediamine/hydrogenated dimer dilinoleate copolymer bis-di-c14-18 alkyl amide~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Polymethyl methacrylate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Gold~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Yellow 11~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Squalane, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylenediamine/hydrogenated dimer dilinoleate copolymer bis-di-c14-18 alkyl amide, Polymethyl methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Gold, Yellow 11

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

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    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
Soda #mermaidlips Lip Crystal
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