PRODUCT REVIEW
STARSKIN Orglamic Pink Cactus 2-Step Lip Treatment
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The salt is combined with Mandelic Acid, Shea Butter and Pumpkin Oil, potent exfoliating and conditioning ingredients to leave the lips flake-free for flawless lipstick application.
mandelic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The mask is enriched with 3 organic butters, 8 oils and 4 waxes, including Murumuru Butter, Sea Buckthorn Oil and Carnauba Wax to help repair the natural moisture barrier for long-term hydration.
astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
beeswax
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
mandelic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
mandelic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
mandelic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
mandelic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
All ingredients
opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
beeswax
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
olea europaea fruit oil
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Beeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Mandelic acid, Copernicia cerifera wax, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Jasminum sambac flower wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Styrax benzoin gum, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Sodium chloride, Water, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Mandelic acid, Coconut acid, Oleic acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Propanediol, Styrax benzoin gum, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate
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- Chemical Composition, Plant Genetic Differences, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activity Investigation of the Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L.
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils