Clinique Almost Lipstick is a sheer, glossy, and emollient-rich lip balm that flatters all skin tones and is famous for its chameleon-like ability to look different on everyone. The product is unboxed and goes on sheer, but can be layered to build color if needed. The key ingredients of Clinique Almost Lipstick include:
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil: This ingredient is sourced from the castor bean plant native to tropical areas and is used as an emollient in cosmetics.
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Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate: This ingredient is a triester of glycerin and ricinoleic acid, which is derived from castor oil. It is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
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Cetyl Ricinoleate: This ingredient is a wax ester derived from castor oil and is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax: This vegetable wax is sourced from the leaves of the North Mexican candelilla shrubs and is used to stabilize products and give body to them, or to keep stick type formulas solid. It has a melting point around 70C and has high gloss making it a good choice for lip products.
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax: This vegetable wax is sourced from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree and is used to stabilize products and give body to them, or to keep stick type formulas solid. It has a high melting point and is often used in lipsticks and other cosmetics.
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Polyethylene: This ingredient is a synthetic polymer that is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in cosmetics.
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Tocopheryl Acetate: This ingredient is a form of vitamin E that is used as an antioxidant and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate: This ingredient is an antioxidant that is used to prevent the oxidation of other ingredients in cosmetics.
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Barium Sulfate: This ingredient is a white powder that is used as a colorant and opacifying agent in cosmetics.
Clinique Almost Lipstick is hypoallergenic and free of fragrance, gluten, coconut, nickel, preservatives, lanolin, and talc. The product has received positive reviews for being moisturizing and flattering on all skin tones. However, some users have noted that the product needs to be reapplied frequently.
