It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment

It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment
3.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.2 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer with the right occlusivity for normal to dry skin, ideally to be used with extra humectants

According to CreamScan analysis, It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 1.2 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Beeswax (est. ≈6.0%) and Trihydroxystearin (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, may provide a significant level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for normal skin.

However, it contains a low level of humectants, and people with normal skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

The occlusive profile of It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment suggests a texture that is rich and creamy but not overly thick, offering the potential to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy afterfeel in most cases.

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

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (est. ≈0.3%), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈0.3%), Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Polybutene
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Function:
Origin:
Octyldodecanol
Function:
Origin:
Beeswax
Function:
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Ozokerite
Function:
Origin:
Trihydroxystearin
Function:
Origin:
Polyethylene
Function:
Origin:
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Function:
Origin:
Tribehenin
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Isostearate
Function:
Origin:
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Function:
Origin:
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Function:
Origin:
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Retinyl Palmitate
Function:
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
Function:
Origin:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Function:
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Function:
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Punica Granatum Extract
Function:
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Function:
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
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Hyaluronic Acid
Function:
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Citric Acid
Function:
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Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate
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Cholesteryl Nonanoate
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Cholesteryl Chloride
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Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Origin:
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Function:
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Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Function:
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Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)
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Red 27 Lake (CI 45410)
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Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)
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Red 30 Lake (CI 73360)
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Ratings

All humectants
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
12.9
6.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.2 10
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 12.9 20
6.5
6.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 1.2 10
1.2
All humectants
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
3
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 12.9 20
6.5
All occlusives
12.9
6.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Retinyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.9
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3