Farmacy LIP SMOOTHIE for sensitive skin
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
Mangifera Indica Seedbutter
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Suitable for normal skin, this product utilizes Mangifera Indica Seedbutter and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to provide emollient action and barrier repair, which is beneficial for your skin type.
- While it offers moderate moisturizing with Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, its benefits are mostly supportive and not directly targeted towards addressing your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
- The formulation is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lip treatment is frequently praised for its delightful scents and non-sticky, glossy finish, making it a popular choice for daily hydration and smoothing fine lines on normal to slightly dry lips. However, some users with severely dry or cracked lips find it may not provide sufficient long-lasting moisture.
Highlights
Non-sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “Not sticky or sloppy.”
- “Feels silky, not sticky.”
- “Melts instantly... without any stickiness.”
Pleasant scents Often Mentioned
- “Love the smell/taste!”
- “Delightful honey vanilla scent.”
- “If heaven were a lip balm, it would smell like apples.”
- “Subtle, delicious scent.”
High-shine finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a glossy finish to your pout.”
- “High-gloss finish.”
- “Beautiful, subtle sheen.”
Smooths lip lines Sometimes Noted
- “Visibly smooths the look of lines.”
- “Fine lines... are definitely less noticeable.”
- “Does a really good job at giving you sort of a slightly larger lip effect.”
Not enough moisture Sometimes Noted
- “Not as nourishing as most of the other ones I have tried.”
- “May not provide enough hydration for extremely dry lips.”
- “Doesn't keep my lips moisturized for a long time.”
- “Didn't work well to hold in or supply moisture.”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “I wish it came with an applicator.”
- “Refuse to have to go find a sink to wash my hands every time.”
Needs reapplication Rarely Noted
- “I need to reapply continuously.”
- “It lasts about an hour on.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Farmacy Lip Smoothie work for sensitive skin?
Farmacy Lip Smoothie works okay for sensitive skin, but other products fit it better because its benefits are mostly supportive and do not directly target redness and irritation. A makeup lip balm for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to calm irritation and enhance the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this lip balm a good fit for sensitive skin?
Mangifera Indica Seedbutter and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter help make this lip balm a good fit for sensitive skin by offering soothing barrier repair. A product of this type needs highly effective soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils that calm redness and irritation while enhancing skin hydration.
What does Hydrogenated Polyisobutene do for sensitive skin?
Hydrogenated polyisobutene helps boost skin moisture and locks hydration in by reducing water loss, making it a soothing choice for dry or delicate skin. It tends to be well-tolerated and is unlikely to cause irritation when used in everyday lotions.
What does Diisostearyl Malate do for sensitive skin?
Diisostearyl Malate helps keep sensitive skin feeling soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, making it a comfortable choice for keeping dry patches calm.
Where does this lip balm go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This makeup lip balm goes on the lips as part of your daily routine. Sensitive skin needs products with soothing ingredients like mango seed butter and shea butter to help calm redness and irritation while keeping the skin soft.
Can I use this lip balm with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lip balm with retinol by applying it before or after to keep your lips soft and protected. This type of product needs soothing and calming ingredients to help keep sensitive skin comfortable while using strong treatments.
How often should I use this lip balm?
You can use this lip balm daily whenever your lips feel dry, as its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin. It provides moderate moisture, though sensitive skin dealing with redness and irritation often needs products with specialized calming and soothing ingredients.
Can this lip balm clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This lip balm is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin, as its formula lacks harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. It is safe for daily use, though a product for this skin needs stronger soothing ingredients to calm redness.
Is this lip balm fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Application of an o/w emulsion containing 8% hydrogenated polyisobutene significantly elevated skin moisture, reduced TEWL by approximately 33% against a control formulation within 3 hours, and was 5-10% more effective than the CCT formulation.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Cetyl Stearyl Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polybutene, Mangifera Indica Seedbutter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene Propylene Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbiacerifera Wax Cera Candelilla Wax Cera Candelilla Cire De Candelilla Wax Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Brassica Campestris Aleuritesfordi Oil Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butylhydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Ethylene Styrene
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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