Lip Gloss
The Mented Cosmetics Lip Gloss is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (12 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Myristate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polybutene
(Binding Agent, Epilating Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Saccharin
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
CI 45410
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
