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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss

Lip CareLip Care

Efficacy

Weak

2.8 / 5.0

Safety

Caution

3.7 / 5.0

System Verdict

This is a classic menthol-based “tingle” gloss that plumps by irritation, not by meaningful lip care. The formula is an entirely standard hydrophobic gloss base with basic emollients and trace vitamin E/coconut oil (B Tier) for comfort, while the actual plumping effect relies on menthol, menthyl lactate, and vanillyl butyl ether (C–D Tier irritation-based stimulants) rather than any S Tier lip treatment actives; efficacy is limited to temporary shine and a sensory plump, with no long-term volumizing or barrier-repair benefits.

Active Ingredients Detected

A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results

Tocopheryl AcetateCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients

PolybutenePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanolMicrocrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)Silica Dimethyl SilylateSynthetic FluorphlogopiteMenthyl LactatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolTridecyl TrimellitateVP/Hexadecene CopolymerDiisostearyl MalateTin OxideMica (CI 77019)Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)Iron Oxides (CI 77491)Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Iron Oxides (CI 77499)Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)Red 27 Lake (CI 45410)Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)

C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data

Vanillyl Butyl Ether

D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious

MentholFragrance (Parfum)Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilEthylhexyl Palmitate

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