STARSKIN

Dreamkiss Plumping & Hydrating Second Skin Lip Mask

Dreamkiss Plumping & Hydrating Second Skin Lip Mask

5.5

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.9Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. STARSKIN Dreamkiss Plumping & Hydrating Second Skin Lip Mask has a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.9 out of 10.

What else is good about it? STARSKIN Dreamkiss Plumping & Hydrating Second Skin Lip Mask is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
75
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
PropanediolBotanical,Biotech,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
2
1,2-HexanediolBotanical,SyntheticPreservative,Formula Helper
1.5
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
1.3
ArginineBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
CarbomerSyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
Xanthan GumBotanical,BiotechFormula Helper
0.3
AllantoinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
0.3
PanthenolSyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper
0.3
EthylhexylglycerinSyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Preservative

Ingredients explained

Score

75

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Petroleum,Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score

4

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Biotech,Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Score

2

Function

Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.

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