Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
9.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm:

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

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.9 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 9.2 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate (est. ≈11.0%) and Synthetic Wax (est. ≈4.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
22
Polybutene
11
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
6
Diisostearyl Malate
4
Synthetic Wax
3
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
2
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
1.5
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
1
Tribehenin
0.3
Trihydroxystearin
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
0.3
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Rebaudioside A
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
0.3
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
0.3
Water
0.3
Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Polybutene
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Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
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Diisostearyl Malate
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Synthetic Wax
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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
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Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Tribehenin
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Trihydroxystearin
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
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Glycerin
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Tocopherol
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Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Rebaudioside A
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
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Dehydroacetic Acid
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Water
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Flavor (Aroma)
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Ratings

All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
18.4
11.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 18.4 20
9.2
11.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
11
4
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 18.4 20
9.2
All occlusives
18.4
11.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.8 3 No
All antioxidants
1.8
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
0.3
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Polybutene
Est. %22
Function
Origin
PolybuteneA petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer DilinoleateDescription is coming soon
Diisostearyl Malate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Diisostearyl MalateAn emollient ester that softens the skin and keeps it feeling smooth. It is characterized by a cushiony feel and glossy sheen, which is why it is frequently used in lip products.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Synthetic WaxDescription is coming soon
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sucrose Tetrastearate TriacetateDescription is coming soon
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Tribehenin
Est. %1
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.
Trihydroxystearin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrihydroxystearinDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf ExtractAn extract from raspberry leaves that is packed with flavonoids and vitamin C.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractExtracted from the fruits of the Kakadu plum (which is the richest source of vitamin C among all plants) this ingredient acts as an excellent antioxidant. Besides this, it is also an antimicrobial agent with some humectant properties.
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Salicina Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractDerived from the dark orange fruits of a Chinese flowering shrub called Gardenia florida, this extract acts as a yellow pigment.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Rebaudioside A
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rebaudioside ADescription is coming soon
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateAn emollient mixture of glycerin molecules and isostearic fatty acid.
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 DiisostearateDescription is coming soon
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Flavor (Aroma)
Est. %0.3
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.