e-l-f e.l.f. Lip Plumping Gloss
e-l-f e.l.f. Lip Plumping Gloss lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Polybutene
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Octyldodecanol
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Menthyl Lactate
- Menthol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Tin Oxide
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Red 27 Lake
- Blue 1 Lake
- Red 7 Lake
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- BINDING
- PolybuteneMicrocrystalline Wax
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol
- ANTICAKING
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- FRAGRANCE
- Menthyl Lactate
- DENATURANT
- Menthol
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolFragranceCaprylyl GlycolCocos Nucifera OilTocopheryl AcetateVp/Hexadecene CopolymerSynthetic FluorphlogopiteVanillyl Butyl EtherTridecyl TrimellitateEthylhexyl PalmitateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl MalateTin OxideMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Yellow 5 LakeRed 27 LakeBlue 1 LakeRed 7 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthyl Lactate | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vanillyl Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tridecyl Trimellitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisostearyl Malate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 27 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption
- Menthyl Lactate
- Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Not decoded yet
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions
- Red 27 Lake
- Water-soluble azo dye lake colorant; monitor heavy metals and sensitization potential.
- Blue 1 Lake
- Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit
- Red 7 Lake
- Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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