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Farmacy LIP SMOOTHIE for oily skin

Farmacy LIP SMOOTHIE
  • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
  • Diisostearyl Malate
  • Mangifera Indica Seedbutter

Warning

  • CautionOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for oily skin; the products alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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

  • Extremely low suitability for your oily skin as occlusive ingredients like Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride can exacerbate oiliness and pore congestion, while offering minimal benefits for oily shine.
  • The presence of Shea Butter and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provides moderate moisturizing for your lips, but lacks specialized ingredients to control oil production.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviews

Based 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

Why does Lovi advise against Farmacy Lip Smoothie for oily skin?

Lovi advises against using this product on oily skin because heavy sealing ingredients like hydrogenated polyisobutene and caprylic capric triglyceride can clog pores and make excess oiliness worse. This lip balm needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides to maintain a non-greasy feel while delivering moisture without triggering breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Life, 2023

Which ingredients make this lip balm a poor fit for oily skin?

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, and Shea Butter make this lip balm a poor fit because they are heavy oils that may add too much shine and clog pores on oily skin. Oily skin needs a product of this type that features peptides and lightweight hydrating agents to keep moisture balanced without causing extra oiliness or breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Life, 2023

What does Hydrogenated Polyisobutene do for oily skin?

Hydrogenated polyisobutene helps keep oily skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It has a great safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation when used daily.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009International Journal of Toxicology, 2008

What does Diisostearyl Malate do for oily skin?

Diisostearyl Malate helps keep oily skin feeling soft and smooth without feeling heavy. Because this type of ingredient can sometimes clog pores, oily skin needs lightweight, non-greasy options like glycerin or mineral oil to stay clear and comfortable.

Where does this lip balm go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This lip balm is not recommended for oily skin because heavy ingredients like hydrogenated polyisobutene and shea butter may clog pores and increase oiliness. Oily skin needs lightweight, non-greasy lip products with ingredients that provide moisture without adding extra shine.

Can I use this lip balm with retinol, and in what order?

This lip balm is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like hydrogenated polyisobutene and shea butter may clog pores and worsen shine. Oily skin needs lightweight, non-greasy formulas with oil-controlling ingredients rather than heavy balms.

How often should I use this lip balm?

This lip balm is a poor match for oily skin because heavy ingredients like hydrogenated polyisobutene and caprylic capric triglyceride can worsen oiliness and clog pores. Oily skin types instead need lightweight, non-greasy lip products that provide balanced moisture without heavy sealing ingredients.

Life, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009

Can this lip balm clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This makeup lip balm is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride can cause pore congestion and make oiliness worse. An oily skin type needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators that keep lips soft without heavy sealing agents.

Life, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009

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

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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