1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
MIXSOON
Vegan Plumping Glow Balm
lips balm
MIXSOON
lips balm
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Take the skin testGet naturally fuller, irresistibly soft lips with the MIXSOON Vegan Plumping Glow Balm, a tinted balm that delivers a juicy, pinky apple red tint with a radiant, dewy finish. Infused with Vanillyl Butyl Ether for a gentle plumping effect and refreshing sensation, this balm enhances your pout without irritation. Nourishing shea butter, camellia seed oil, and avocado extract deeply moisturize and condition, keeping lips smooth and supple all day.
Vegan Plumping Glow Balm is a rich balm from MIXSOON. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 27 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Diisostearyl Malate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate and Octyldodecanol.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Ethylene/propylene Copolymer
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 27 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with plant sterols, isooctadecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol and docosanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cera Microcristallina (EU),Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcryst,Petroleum Wax, Microcrystalline
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-2-methanol, 9-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-; Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethene, polymer with propene
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phenol, 4-(Butoxymethyl)-2-Methoxy-
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is a fixed oil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, Theaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate, aluminium lake (CI 16185:1))
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dialuminium tris[2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate] (CI 45380)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol
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LACTIC ACID, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1.
Apply an appropriate amount on lips whenever your lips feel dry.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 27 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
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