A common emollient that helps to create a smooth texture and provides a glossy finish.
Usually helps with
Texture, shine
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
Helps to blend oil and water components, creating a stable formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Film Former
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Creates a protective film on the lips, helping to lock in moisture.
Usually helps with
Moisture retention
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Provides texture and helps to condition the lips.
Usually helps with
Texture, conditioning
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
A skin-conditioning agent that helps to soften and smooth the lips.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
Opacifier
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Adds shimmer and opacity to the product.
Usually helps with
Appearance
Viscosity Control Agent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Helps to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin, known for its skin-replenishing properties.
Usually helps with
Skin replenishment, lightweight feel
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep lips hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
The base solvent for many cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Formula base
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
An emollient that can feel slightly waxy, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some skin types
Opacifier
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Used for its light-reflecting properties, contributing to a luminous finish.
Usually helps with
Luminosity
Adds a pleasant scent to the product.
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
A non-greasy emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
Viscosity Control Agent
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Helps to thicken the formula and provide a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Texture, finish
Cooling Agent
Menthoxypropanediol
Provides a cooling sensation and can enhance the feeling of fullness.
Usually helps with
Cooling, plumping sensation
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation for some
Active
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
A natural extract that can cause a mild, temporary plumping effect due to mild irritation.
Usually helps with
Plumping
Watch for
Can cause stinging or redness
Helps to absorb excess oil and can provide a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, finish
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich emollient that helps to condition and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, protection
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Nicotinate
A derivative of Vitamin E and niacin, it can help improve skin texture and provide antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, texture improvement
A synthetic emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, softening
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps to nourish and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, conditioning
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization without feeling greasy.
Usually helps with
Moisturization, balancing
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate Tocopheryl Acetate
A combination that helps to stabilize the formula and provide antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Formula stability, antioxidant
Used in mineral pigments to enhance color and texture.
Usually helps with
Color, texture
Active
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
A peptide that helps to support collagen production, contributing to plumper-looking lips.
Usually helps with
Plumping, anti-aging
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in high concentrations
Colorant
Red 30 Lake (CI 73360)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its tint.
Colorant
Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Mineral-based colorants used to provide various shades.