e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain
by e.l.f. Cosmetics · other
Editor's Take
E.l.f. punches above its price on shine and staying power, but the ingredient profile is the bill you pay for that polished performance.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 7.8 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Standards: 1.0 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 4.8 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Strong: Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone boosts gloss, while Polybutene helps the pigment cling through everyday wear. Technology is Modern, with a cream-gel emulsion that keeps the finish smooth and stable. Clean Standards is Very Poor, reflecting Titanium Dioxide in the may-contain colors, synthetic dyes, silicones, and unresolved repeated lip-exposure questions. A capable value-tier stain, but not a convincing choice for clean-beauty shoppers.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua), Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 60, Polybutene, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Blue 1 (CI 42090).