Dior Addict Lip Glow is a lip balm that is claimed to awaken the natural color of lips with a custom glow and provide 24-hour hydration. The product is available in a couture case in shades to suit all skin tones. Here are the details of the products ingredients:
Ingredients:
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Cherry Oil: protects against stress factors like drying. It is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Shea Butter: provides comfort and nourishment.
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Sunflower & Rice Waxes: help maintain shine.
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C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters: a clear, pale yellow oil-like liquid thats claimed to be similar to the natural lipids found in the skin.
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Diisostearyl Malate: a clear, oil-soluble, "cosmetically-elegant" liquid that is the most commonly used chemical sunscreen.
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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2: a hydrocarbon wax consisting mainly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons with C18-90+ carbon chain length. It is used mainly in stick type products, such as lip balms, to keep the product nice and solid.
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: a synthetic liquid oil that can replace mineral oil or silicone oils in cosmetic formulas. It is used as a waterproofing agent in sunscreens or makeup products and as a shine enhancer in lip gloss formulas.
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Tridecyl Trimellitate: a liquid emollient derived from isostearic acid that gives a rich, cushiony skin-feel and unusually high levels of gloss. It also has film-forming abilities but without leaving a sticky residue and it aids long-lasting and water-resistant properties.
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Polybutene: a cosmetic colorant used as a reddish pigment. Some versions of it are pH-sensitive dyes that enable a colorless lip balm to turn red/pink upon application.
Dior Addict Lip Glow is formulated with 97% natural-origin ingredients, including cherry oil. The product is claimed to be similar to the natural lipids found in the skin. The formula meets the Allure Clean Standard.
