Yves Saint Laurent Water Stain Lip Stain
Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Isododecane + 1 moreWorks
“This patented, water-enriched lip stain glides effortlessly onto lips, hydrating and delivering vivid color and glossy shine.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.
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).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.3–6.5%
- 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 DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePolysorbate 60~3.3–4%
Alcohol denat.~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isododecane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneSodium hydroxide~2–2.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCeteth-40~0.6–0.9%
Ammonium polyacrylate~0.55–0.8%
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 hydroxideBenzyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.35–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- 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 15850~0.3–0.5%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- 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 15985~0.2–0.4%
Ci 17200~0.25–0.45%
Ci 45410~0.25–0.45%
Ci 45380~0.25–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.35%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.3%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.15%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polysorbate 60, Alcohol denat., Isododecane, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Ceteth-40, Ammonium polyacrylate, Aluminum hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Parfum, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 15985, Ci 17200, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 45410, Ci 15850
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 LaurentWater Stain Lip StainYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Lips | Up&UpAction Moisturizer | VichyNormaderm Hydrating Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 79% |
| Price | $49.94 | $22.88−$27.06 | — | $6.74−$43.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycerin | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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