Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper

Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper

5.0
29ingredients
Lip PlumperCOSRX

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeOil-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This lip plumper from COSRX lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (mentha piperita leaf extract). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Sorbitan sesquioleate · emulsifier · lowKnown allergen (emulsifier): Sorbitan Sesquioleate
  • Mentha piperita leaf extract · fragranceContains menthol, which is a known sensitizer and can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationReduces large poresAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): petrolatum, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyisobutene, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, butyrospermum parkii butter, diisostearyl malate, ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, sorbitan sesquioleate, microcrystalline wax, vanillyl butyl ether, butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, water, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, butylene glycol, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, amber powder, mentha piperita leaf extract, solanum melongena fruit extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, curcuma longa root extract, corallina officinalis extract, moringa oleifera seed oil, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, citric acid, betaine salicylate, anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract

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8sorbitan sesquioleate

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: mentha piperita leaf extract. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper against your own profile.