Yves Saint Laurent Volupt Liquid Color Balm
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MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 20 moreWorks
“It’s the perfect touch for a no-makeup makeup look you can use day and night to continue the moisturizing effects while you’re getting your beauty sleep.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolNot delivered
“This breakthrough formula is packed with soothing shea butter, antioxidant-rich vitamin E, coconut water, and jojoba oil to soften fine lines and lip texture and lock in moisture while YSL’s Liquid Light technology delivers high-shine color.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient punica granatum extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Phenyl trimethicone~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 beeswax~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCyclohexasiloxane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePetrolatum~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilGlycerin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePentylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateEthylcellulose~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMagnesium sulfate~0.45–0.65%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAlumina~0.45–0.65%
- 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 AluminaPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeTalc~0.45–0.65%
Propylene carbonate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.3–0.55%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.3–0.55%
- 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 fluorphlogopiteCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCocos nucifera fruit juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateCalcium sodium borosilicate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium saccharin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilDisodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamateMagnesium silicate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTriethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateSilica~0.45–0.65%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
- 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 hydroxideTin oxide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPunica granatum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- 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 15850~0.25–0.5%
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.6%
- 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 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45410~0.25–0.5%
Ci 45380~0.25–0.5%
Ultramarines~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77163~0.25–0.45%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.4%
Ci 15985~0.2–0.35%
Ci 77742~0.2–0.35%
Mica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 19140~0.15–0.25%
Barium sulfate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77120~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 75470~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Phenyl trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclohexasiloxane, Petrolatum, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Ethylcellulose, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Magnesium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Alumina, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Talc, Propylene carbonate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium saccharin, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Magnesium silicate, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Punica granatum extract, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Ci 77163, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 77742, Mica, Ci 19140, Barium sulfate, Ci 77120, Blue 1 lake, 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 LaurentVolupt Liquid Color BalmYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Brightening Tone Up Hand Cream | CeraVeReparative Hand Cream | EnvironFocus Care Moisture+ Vita-Complex Super Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $8.56 | $5.72 | $50.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ceramide Eop | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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