Trish McEvoy Fast-Track Face Stick Glow

Trish McEvoy Fast-Track Face Stick Glow

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalene + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“The light-reflecting undertones glide onto skin seamlessly leaving behind a hydrated finish with a healthy lit-from-within glow.Key Benefits Free from Phthalates, Sulfates (SLS/SLES), & Gluten”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalene.

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).

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~6.9–10.3%
SqualeneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~25–37%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~2.5–3.8%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.1–1.6%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.35–0.85%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Squalene, Tocopheryl acetate
Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

SqualeneKey activeEffect: MediumAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~25–37%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~6.9–10.3%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~1.8–2.8%est.
Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–1.2%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
SqualeneAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast2/5~25–37%est.
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Ingredients

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Squalene~25–37%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.9–10.3%
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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Polyethylene~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Mica~3.3–5%
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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Isononyl isononanoate~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.8–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Vp/eicosene copolymer~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Silica~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Octyldodecanol~1.1–1.6%
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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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Propylene carbonate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Tin oxide~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
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 77891~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Iron
Not recognized
Potassium oxide~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Ci 77491~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ingredient list view

Squalene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyethylene, Mica, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491

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Product summary

"Trish McEvoy - Fast-Track Face Stick Glow" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Trish McEvoy" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 38.00$ in the United States and for 72.73A$ in Australia.

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Trish McEvoy Fast-Track Face Stick Glow
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