Tom Ford Lip Gelée

Tom Ford Lip Gelée

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate + 4 more
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What the product description says
“A skinny gelée lipstick tint glides on lightweight, transparent color with a wave of thirst-quenching hydration and glossy shine.”
Source: Bluemercury

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (neopentyl glycol dicaprate, hydrogenated polyisobutene) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

Neopentyl glycol dicaprate· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.4–3.7%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.6%
Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideEffect: LowHelps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
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~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.3–4.9%est.
Dibutyl lauroyl glutamideHelps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideHelps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.15–0.55%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
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~4.9–7.4%
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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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Neopentyl glycol dicaprate~3.6–5.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~2.4–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~1.4–2.1%
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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Barium sulfate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Aluminum hydroxide~0.85–1.3%
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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Mica~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.55–1.3%
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 77891~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 15850~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Iron oxides~0.3–0.75%
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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Ci 77491~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.3–0.7%
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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Ci 77492~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.7%
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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Ci 77499~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 19140~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.1–0.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 45380~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Octyldodecanol~0.15–0.6%
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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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Neopentyl glycol dicaprate~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isotridecyl isononanoate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

More about Tocopherol
Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Barium sulfate, Tocopherol, Aluminum hydroxide, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Tocopherol

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