A common ingredient in lip products, it provides gloss and helps to create a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, shine
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, contributing to the glossiness.
Usually helps with
Softness, shine
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
A conditioning agent that helps to moisturize and soften the lips.
Usually helps with
Moisture, softness
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Helps to blend oil and water components, contributing to a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla
A plant-based wax that adds structure and shine to the formula.
Usually helps with
Structure, shine
Provides texture and slip to the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, slip
Film Former
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Helps to create a smooth, even film on the lips.
Usually helps with
Even application
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth feel and enhances shine.
Usually helps with
Smoothness, shine
Binder
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Used to bind ingredients together and provide texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Can help to mattify or provide texture, though in this gloss it likely contributes to slip and finish.
Usually helps with
Texture, finish
Watch for
Can be drying in high concentrations
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps to replenish the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Moisture, skin conditioning
Active
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
A warming agent that creates a mild plumping sensation by increasing blood flow to the lips.
Usually helps with
Temporary plumping
Watch for
Can cause mild tingling or warming sensation
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A form of Vitamin E, it helps to protect the skin from environmental damage and provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
A stable form of Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A nourishing oil rich in linoleic acid, known for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Moisture, skin conditioning
Active
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Derived from chili peppers, this ingredient provides a noticeable tingling sensation that contributes to the plumping effect.
Usually helps with
Temporary plumping
Watch for
Can cause significant tingling, redness, or irritation for sensitive individuals
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
A type of seaweed extract that can provide skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Binder
Dicalcium Phosphate
Used as a binder and texturizer in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba
A plant-based wax that provides structure and a glossy finish.
Usually helps with
Structure, shine
A natural emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formula and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
Viscosity Agent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
A clay derivative used to thicken the formula and improve its texture and stability.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Emulsifier
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
An emulsifier that helps to disperse pigments and improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, pigment dispersion
Used to provide structure and texture to the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations
Fragrance
Fragrance (Parfum)
Adds a scent to the product. Some individuals may be sensitive to fragrance.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
A synthetic antioxidant that helps to protect the product from degradation.
Usually helps with
Product stability
A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation. There are some concerns about its safety in high concentrations.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation or endocrine disruption concerns
Adds shimmer and color to the product.
Usually helps with
Color, shimmer
Colorant
Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
A white pigment used for color and opacity.
Usually helps with
Color, opacity
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)
Red pigments used for color.
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)
Yellow pigments used for color.
Colorant
Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)
Black pigments used for color.
Colorant
Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163)
Adds pearlescence and shimmer.
Usually helps with
Pearlescence, shimmer
Colorant
Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)
A blue pigment used for color.
Colorant
Bronze Powder (Ci 77400)
Adds a metallic bronze color.
Usually helps with
Metallic color
Colorant
Copper Powder (Ci 77400)
Adds a metallic copper color.
Usually helps with
Metallic color
Colorant
Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)
A violet pigment used for color.
Colorant
Orange 5 (Ci 45370)
An orange pigment used for color.
A red pigment used for color.
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 21 (Ci 45380)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 27 (Ci 45410)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 28 (Ci 45410)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 30 (Ci 73360)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200)
A red pigment used for color.
Colorant
Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)
A yellow pigment used for color.
Colorant
Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)
A yellow pigment used for color.