Farmacy LIP SMOOTHIE for combination skin
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
Mangifera Indica Seedbutter
Caution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for combination skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- Low suitability for your combination skin as the presence of Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Shea Butter offers moderate moisturization but lacks targeted ingredients for oil control, potentially worsening oily shine.
- Glycerin provides some humectant action for your combination skin, but the overall formula does not sufficiently address the need for oil regulation.
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
Why does Lovi advise caution with Farmacy Lip Smoothie Lip Balm for combination skin?
Lovi advises caution because this makeup lip balm may worsen oily shine on combination skin, as it lacks ingredients for oil control. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
Which ingredients make this lip balm a poor fit for combination skin?
This lip balm is a poor fit for your combination skin because Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Shea Butter provide moderate moisture but lack oil-control ingredients, which may worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs makeup lip balms with effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation or imbalance.
What does Hydrogenated Polyisobutene do for combination skin?
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene helps soften and smooth combination skin by locking in moisture without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it a comfortable choice for keeping dry areas hydrated while balancing oilier spots.
What does Diisostearyl Malate do for combination skin?
Diisostearyl Malate helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by holding onto moisture without feeling heavy. It may improve how well products spread and stay on the skin.
Where does this lip balm go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup lip balm is not ideal for combination skin because it offers heavy moisturization without ingredients to control oil, which may worsen oily shine. A better product of this type for combination skin needs balancing or oil-regulating ingredients to keep the skin feeling fresh.
Can I use this lip balm with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lip balm with retinol, but it is a poor match for your combination skin because it lacks oil control ingredients and may worsen oily shine. Apply the lip balm after your retinol treatment has fully absorbed, or use a lightweight, oil-balancing lip product instead.
How often should I use this lip balm?
This lip balm is a poor match for your combination skin because it offers moderate moisture without oil control, which may worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs products with ingredients that help balance oil while keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Can this lip balm clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This lip balm is a poor match for your combination skin because ingredients like shea butter offer moderate moisture but lack oil control, which may worsen oily shine. Combination skin needs lighter formulas with oil-regulating ingredients to stay balanced.
Is this lip balm fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Application 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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