C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505

C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505 has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Petrolatum (est. ≈50.0%), Mineral Oil (est. ≈11.0%) and Tribehenin (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Petrolatum
22
Polybutene
11
Mineral Oil
4
Flavor (Aroma)
3.9
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
3
Tribehenin
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
1.5
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
1
Sodium Saccharin
0.3
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
0.3
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
0.3
Menthyl Lactate
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Leaf Extract
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Linalool
Est. %
Petrolatum
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Mineral Oil
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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
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Tribehenin
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Sodium Saccharin
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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
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Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
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Menthyl Lactate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Leaf Extract
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
116.6
50.0 x 2
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 116.6 20
10.0
50.0 x 2
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50 x 2
11
3
2
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 116.6 20
10.0
All occlusives
116.6
50.0 x 2
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Petrolatum
Est. %50
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Polybutene
Est. %22
Function
Origin
PolybuteneA petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
Mineral Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Flavor (Aroma)Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the flavor and use the unspecific word 'flavor' instead. Flavor is added to products that have the potential to be consumed, such as lipsticks.
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Est. %3.9
Function
Origin
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tribehenin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
TribeheninA soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Sodium Saccharin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Saccharin
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Menthyl Lactate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Menthyl LactateA derivative of menthol that has the same fresh, cooling effect on the skin, but that is less sensitizing and doesn’t have the strong mint scent of menthol.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Leaf Extract
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.