Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Highlighting Stick

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Highlighting Stick

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
15 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Provides visibly firmer, brighter, and smoother skin and hydrates.”
Source: Sephora

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~2.2–2.7%
Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.95–1.15%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~3.4–4.1%
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~2.8–3.5%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.7–1.05%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~1.5–1.9%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.75–1.1%
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Key active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~5.3–6.5%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~6.4–7.8%
CeresinEffect: Low~1.4–1.7%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~26–31%
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.7–2.1%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~1.1–1.3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.95–1.15%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleate
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~6.4–7.8%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~2.8–3.5%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.9–1.15%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 texture3/5~0.75–1.1%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.7–1.05%est.
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Ingredients

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Octyldodecanol~26–31%
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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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~9.2–11.3%
Formula
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

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Tridecyl trimellitate~6.4–7.8%
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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Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~5.3–6.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Synthetic wax~4.3–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Phenyl trimethicone~3.4–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–3.5%
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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Microcrystalline wax~2.2–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~2.2–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.5–1.9%
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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Ceresin~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Stearalkonium hectorite~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Propylene carbonate~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Tin oxide~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Tocopherol~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.9–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.95–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

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Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.75–1.1%
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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Isopropyl myristate~0.7–1.05%
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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Isostearic acid~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Lecithin~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Iron oxides~0.25–0.5%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
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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Ci 77891~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Octyldodecanol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tridecyl trimellitate, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Synthetic wax, Phenyl trimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ceresin, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Dehydroacetic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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