A weightless, velvety lip tint that feels like a second skin while offering moderate hydration. Ideal for those who love K-beauty blur effects with a soft-matte finish.
1. Silicones (Smooth Application & Velvet Finish)
Provide a soft-focus, velvety texture and blur lip lines.
Dimethicone – Classic silicone for slip and smoothness.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer – Thickens formula for a cushiony feel.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer – Adds a powdery-soft finish.
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone – Emulsifier for lightweight texture.
2. Binders & Film-Formers (Longevity & Transfer-Resistance)
Help the color adhere to lips without drying.
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer – Improves flexibility and wear.
Tribehenin – Plant-derived wax for structure.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate / Diisostearate – Emulsifiers for creamy application.
3. Pigments & Colorants
Deliver vibrant, buildable color:
CI 77491/77492/77499 (Iron Oxides) – Browns, reds, and blacks.
CI 15850 (Red 6/7) – Classic red/pink tones.
CI 15985 (Yellow 6) / CI 45410 (Red 28) – Synthetic dyes for bright hues.
CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) – Adds opacity/lightness.
4. Nourishing & Barrier-Supporting Actives
Ceramide NP – Strengthens the lip barrier.
Silk Extract / Silk Fibroin – Smoothing and moisturizing.
Jojoba Esters – Conditions lips.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – Antioxidant protection.
5. Texture Enhancers & Preservatives
Boron Nitride (in some variants) – Adds a silky, blurred effect.
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Acid Ester – A bee-derived wax alternative (not pure beeswax but may concern strict vegans).
1,2-Hexanediol / Pentylene Glycol – Humectants and mild preservatives.
6. Fragrance & Stability Agents
(Daily Use) Fragrance – Scent (potential irritant).
Dehydroacetic Acid / Phenoxyethanol – Preservatives.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Pros:
Airy, velvety-matte finish (no heavy dryness).
Skincare benefits (ceramides, silk proteins, jojoba).
Buildable color with long-wearing comfort.
⚠️ Cons:
Contains fragrance (may irritate sensitive lips).
Not fully vegan (due to silk extract and beeswax-derived ester).
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Deep Dive:
The Colorkey Airy Velvety Lip Lacquer includes two notable ingredients that blend luxury skincare benefits with functional texture-enhancing properties:
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1. Silk Extract (Sericin & Fibroin)
What It Is:
Derived from the cocoon of silkworms (Bombyx mori), silk extract contains sericin (a water-soluble protein) and fibroin (a fibrous protein).
Often used in high-end skincare for its smoothing, film-forming, and hydrating properties.
Functions in the Lip Lacquer:
✅ Smoothing & Blurring – Creates a soft-focus effect on lips, minimizing fine lines.
✅ Lightweight Hydration – Helps retain moisture without greasiness.
✅ Film-Forming – Enhances the longevity of the lacquer by forming a breathable barrier.
Controversy?
Not vegan-friendly (animal-derived from silkworms).
Some may question ethical sourcing (though many brands use peace silk or byproduct silk).
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2. Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Acid Ester
What It Is:
A chemically modified derivative of beeswax, where beeswax fatty acids are bonded with synthetic glycerin.
Acts as a vegan-alternative emulsifier/thickener in some formulas (though still bee-derived at its origin).
Functions in the Lip Lacquer:
✅ Texture Enhancer – Gives a creamy, balm-like consistency without heaviness.
✅ Emulsification – Helps bind oils and silicones for a smooth application.
✅ Replaces Traditional Beeswax – Less sticky than pure beeswax but retains some benefits.
Controversy?
Not 100% vegan (beeswax is an animal byproduct).
Some brands label it as "vegan-friendly" due to heavy processing, but strict vegans may avoid it.
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Why Are These Ingredients Used?
Colorkey’s formula aims for:
🔹 Luxury feel (silk’s association with high-end skincare).
🔹 Comfortable matte wear (beeswax ester prevents dryness).
🔹 Ethical compromise (modified beeswax is less impactful than pure beeswax).
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It's generally a performance-driven formula that prioritizes texture and wearability, but not ideal for strict vegans. If you’re okay with silk/beeswax derivatives, it’s a stellar hybrid of skincare + makeup.
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["Dimethicone", "Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Tribehenin", "Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate", "VP/Hexadecene Copolymer", "Sorbitan Isostearate", "Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "CI 77891", "CI 77491", "CI 15985", "Diisostearyl Malate", "CI 15850", "Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate", "(Daily) Fragrance", "CI 77499", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Dehydroacetic Acid", "Silk Extract", "HAEMATOCOCCUS Pluvialis [Pluvialis) extract", "water", "pentaerythrityl tetra-di-tert-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate", "ceramide NP", "silk fibroin", "polyglyceryl-6 distearate", "1,2-hexanediol", "pentylene glycol", "jojoba esters", "p-hydroxyacetophenone", "cetyl alcohol", "polyglyceryl-3 beeswax acid ester", "1,3-propylene glycol", "phenoxyethanol", "caprylylhydroxamic acid", "o-cymene-5-ol", "propylene carbonate"]
#P266 Guangdong G Makeup Network Preparation Word2025091434
["Dimethicone", "Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Tribehenin", "Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate", "CI 77891", "VP/Hexadecene Copolymer", "Sorbitan Isostearate", "Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "CI 15985", "Diisostearyl Malate", "CI 77491", "CI 15850", "(Daily) Fragrance", "CI 77499", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate", "Dehydroacetic Acid", "Silk Extract", "HAEMATOCOCCUS Pluvialis [Pluvialis) extract", "water", "pentaerythrityl tetra-di-tert-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate", "ceramide NP", "silk fibroin", "polyglyceryl-6 distearate", "1,2-hexanediol", "pentylene glycol", "jojoba esters", "p-hydroxyacetophenone", "cetyl alcohol", "polyglyceryl-3 beeswax acid ester", "1,3-propylene glycol", "phenoxyethanol", "caprylylhydroxamic acid", "o-cymene-5-ol", "propylene carbonate"]
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["Dimethicone", "Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate", "Tribehenin", "CI 77491", "VP/Hexadecene Copolymer", "Sorbitan Isostearate", "Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone", "Diisostearyl Malate", "CI 19140", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "CI 77492", "CI 15850", "CI 77891", "CI 77499", "Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "CI 17200", "(Daily Use) Fragrance", "Dehydroacetic Acid", "Silk Extract", "HAEMATOCOCCUS Pluvialis PLUVIALIS) extract", "Water", "Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-tert-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate", "Ceramide NP", "Silk fibroin", "Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate", "1,2-Hexanediol", "Pentylene Glycol", "Jojoba Esters", "4-Hydroxyacetophenone", "Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Acid", "Cetyl Alcohol", "Phenoxyethanol", "1,3-Propanediol", "Caprylhydroxamic Acid", "Propylene Carbonate", "O-Cymen-5-ol"]
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["Dimethicone", "Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate", "Tribehenin", "CI 15985", "VP/Hexadecene Copolymer", "Sorbitan Isostearate", "Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone", "Diisostearyl Malate", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "CI 15850", "CI 77491", "CI 45410", "Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate", "CI 17200", "(Daily Use) Fragrance", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Dehydroacetic Acid", "CI 77499", "Silk Extract", "HAEMATOCOCCUS Pluvialis PLUVIALIS) extract", "Water", "Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-tert-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate", "Ceramide NP", "Silk fibroin", "Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate", "1,2-Hexanediol", "Pentylene Glycol", "Jojoba Esters", "4-Hydroxyacetophenone", "Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Acid", "Cetyl Alcohol", "Phenoxyethanol", "1,3-Propanediol", "Caprylhydroxamic Acid", "Propylene Carbonate", "O-Cymen-5-ol"]
