Yves Saint Laurent Val Vinyl Cream
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MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol + 4 moreNot delivered
“Accentuate your pout with Yves Saint Laurent Val Vinyl Cream ; an ultra-hydrating liquid lipstick with full coverage and mirror-like shine that lasts for up to 10 hours.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol) 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Octyldodecanol~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolTrimethylsiloxyphenyl dimethicone~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylcellulose~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic wax~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAlcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPolybutene~1.6–1.9%
Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBehenyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSteareth-20~1–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium lauryl sulfate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateDisodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfateHydroxypropyl guar~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.65–1%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.65–0.95%
- 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
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteStearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholMagnesium silicate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.55–0.85%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
- 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)
More about Aluminum hydroxideSodium saccharin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alumina~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaBenzyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilica~0.6–0.9%
Tin oxide~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideAnise alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 15850~0.4–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 15985~0.35–0.65%
Ci 17200~0.3–0.6%
Ci 15510~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45410~0.25–0.5%
Mica~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 19140~0.2–0.35%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.35%
Ci 75470~0.2–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Synthetic wax, Cetyl alcohol, Alcohol, Polybutene, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Steareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Hydroxypropyl guar, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Magnesium silicate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium saccharin, Alumina, Benzyl alcohol, Silica, Tin oxide, Anise alcohol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 15985, Ci 17200, Ci 15510, Ci 45410, Mica, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 75470
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Yves Saint LaurentVal Vinyl CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Bobbi BrownPot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks | SaieLiquid Lip Balm | Ciaté LondonLip Lustre High Shine Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | $31.53 | — | $17.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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