Is L'Oreal Lipliner Color Riche Red Passion 297 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal
This page reviews L'Oreal Lipliner Color Riche Red Passion 297 by L'Oreal as a makeup. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Fragrance, Synthetic Wax.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes hydrogenated vegetable oil and synthetic wax, which are common in cosmetics but raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of fragrance and several synthetic components indicates moderate quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Fragrance (parfum) may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect the skin.
- Includes ascorbyl palmitate, which may provide some skin benefits.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil serves as a moisturizing agent, enhancing application.
- Rhus succedanea fruit wax is a natural wax that can improve texture.
Concerns
- Fragrance (parfum) may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
- Synthetic wax and hydrogenated polyisobutene raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that can be irritating for some users.
- Presence of several synthetic ingredients indicates a less natural formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid silicones
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this makeup and why it matters.
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this makeup?
Medium
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is used for its moisturizing properties in this lipliner. However, its processing raises concerns about the quality of the ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is C10 18 Triglycerides safe in this makeup?
Medium
C10 18 Triglycerides is used here as base. C10-18 triglycerides are emollients that help improve texture and application. They are derived from natural sources but undergo processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES
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Is Calcium Sodium Borosilicate safe in this makeup?
Medium
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is used here as colorant. Calcium sodium borosilicate is used for its reflective properties in cosmetics. While it is generally considered safe, it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
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Is Hydrogenated Polyisobutene safe in this makeup?
Bad
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is used here as base. Hydrogenated polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer used for texture. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Is Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax safe in this makeup?
Good
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax is used here as base. Rhus succedanea fruit wax is a natural wax that enhances texture and provides a smooth application. It is considered a safer, natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT CERA / RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX
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Is Barium Sulfate safe in this makeup?
Medium
Barium Sulfate is used here as colorant. Barium sulfate is used as a pigment in cosmetics. While it is generally safe, it is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: BARIUM SULFATE
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Is C20 24 Alkyl Dimethicone safe in this makeup?
Medium
C20 24 Alkyl Dimethicone is used here as base. C20-24 alkyl dimethicone is a silicone that provides a smooth feel. While it enhances texture, it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE
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Is Boron Nitride safe in this makeup?
Medium
Boron Nitride is used here as base. Boron nitride is used for its smooth application properties. It is synthetic and raises some concerns about its long-term safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: BORON NITRIDE
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Is Disteardimonium Hectorite safe in this makeup?
Medium
Disteardimonium Hectorite is used here as thickener. Disteardimonium hectorite is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the formulation. It is synthetic and may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
Read the full ingredient profile for Disteardimonium Hectorite
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Is Fragrance safe in this makeup?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent but can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Its exact composition is often undisclosed.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM / FRAGRANCE
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Is Synthetic Wax safe in this makeup?
Bad
Synthetic Wax is used here as base. Synthetic wax is used for texture and stability but raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: base
Original: SYNTHETIC WAX
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Is Alumina safe in this makeup?
Medium
Alumina is used here as colorant. Alumina is used as a thickener and stabilizer. While it is generally safe, it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ALUMINA
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Is Lecithin safe in this makeup?
Good
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a natural emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. It is derived from soy and is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LECITHIN
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Is Propylene Carbonate safe in this makeup?
Medium
Propylene Carbonate is used here as solvent. Propylene carbonate is used as a solvent in cosmetics. While it is effective, it is a synthetic ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPYLENE CARBONATE
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Is Sorbitan Tristearate safe in this makeup?
Medium
Sorbitan Tristearate is used here as emulsifier. Sorbitan tristearate is an emulsifier that helps stabilize the formulation. It is derived from sorbitol and raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SORBITAN TRISTEARATE
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Is Aluminum Hydroxide safe in this makeup?
Medium
Aluminum Hydroxide is used here as colorant. Aluminum hydroxide is used as a colorant and thickener. While it is generally safe, it is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
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Is Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline safe in this makeup?
Medium
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is used here as conditioning_agent. Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline is used for its conditioning properties. It is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE
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Is Geraniol safe in this makeup?
Medium
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a natural compound used for fragrance. While it is derived from plants, it can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: GERANIOL
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Is Tocopherol safe in this makeup?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress. It is considered a beneficial ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe in this makeup?
Good
Ascorbyl Palmitate is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbyl palmitate is a stable form of vitamin C that provides antioxidant benefits. It is beneficial for skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ASCORBYL PALMITATE
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Is Silica safe in this makeup?
Medium
Silica is used here as thickener. Silica is used as a thickening agent and helps improve texture. It is generally safe but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SILICA
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this makeup?
Bad
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic preservative that can be irritating for some users. Its presence raises concerns about skin sensitivity.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZYL ALCOHOL
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this makeup?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Its synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: HEXYL CINNAMAL
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Is Citric Acid safe in this makeup?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and can act as a preservative. While it is natural, it can be irritating for some skin types.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Hydroxycitronellal safe in this makeup?
Bad
Hydroxycitronellal is used here as fragrance. Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
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Is Tin Oxide safe in this makeup?
Medium
Tin Oxide is used here as colorant. Tin oxide is used as a colorant and provides a pearlescent effect. It is generally safe but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: TIN OXIDE
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Is Methyl 2 Octynoate safe in this makeup?
Bad
Methyl 2 Octynoate is used here as fragrance. Methyl-2-octynoate is a synthetic fragrance that can cause irritation. Its presence raises concerns about skin sensitivity.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: METHYL-2-OCTYNOATE
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4275028
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