■ Press: There are so many hot-selling lip glaze products, which one is the best?
In recent years, the popularity of lip glaze in lipstick products has been increasing. Compared with traditional cream lipstick, the texture of lip glaze is mostly liquid or semi-solid, and is used with a lip brush. Compared with moisturizing water-gloss lip glaze, matte lip glaze looks more atmospheric in the perception of most consumers.
But similar to cream lipstick, their formula has not changed much. Remove the wax that can condense into a paste, and the lipstick becomes a lip glaze. Among the remaining ingredients, apart from oils and fats, the most important ingredient is pigments and dyes.
These colorants or fillers may cause heavy metal residues in the final product. What will happen if the heavy metal residues are excessive and absorbed by the human body?
In December 2021, the Consumer Affairs Department launched a review of 16 popular lip glazes. All major domestic and overseas brands are included. Come and watch.
Test brand
CE, MAC, Maybelline , Colaqui COLORKEY, Perfect Diary , Kazilan , Orange Blossom, Yeast Color, Zhi Youquan , VNK, Marie Degar , Girlcult, INTO YOU Xinmu and You, HYNTOOR, know and enjoy it
Test indicators
Safety indicators : Arsenic, chromium, nickel, neodymium
Performance indicators : Color rendering, makeup holding, cup dipping, ductility, concealing lip lines effect, Difficulty in removing makeup, degree of dryness, smell
test results
, no heavy metal neodymium was detected in any product.
and 14 products were detected with trace amounts of heavy metals; VNK Extraordinary Soft Mist Matte Lip Glaze also contained three heavy metals: arsenic, chromium, and nickel; Six products including Maybelline, Heisin, Kazilan, Marie Dalgar, Colachi, and 3CE were detected with chromium , nickel are two heavy metals.
, Zhiyouquan, Orange Duo have higher color rendering; MAC, Heiyu, Zhiyouquan, Juduo and other lip glazes are particularly serious in removing makeup; VNK "non-stick cup" has good effect, but Maybelline makes it difficult to remove makeup. high.
VNK contains three heavy metals: arsenic, chromium and nickel
At present, the " Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications " (2015 edition) has standard regulations on the limits of mercury, arsenic, lead and cadmium, while other heavy metals that may be detected such as chromium and nickel , cobalt, neodymium, etc. do not have clear limit requirements.
Arsenic poisoning caused by cosmetics is mostly chronic, and the poisoning symptoms mainly include skin and mucosal lesions and neurological symptoms. Long-term use of cosmetics containing high arsenic may cause skin and mucosal lesions, such as spots, verrucous keratosis, ulcers, etc.
Among the various chemical ingredients in cosmetics, arsenic is the most harmful element besides lead and mercury. Arsenic and its compounds widely exist in nature, and cosmetic raw materials and production processes are also easily contaminated by arsenic.
my country's "Technical Specifications for Safety of Cosmetics" (2015 edition) stipulates that the limit of arsenic is 2 mg/kg, and the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has a more stringent limit of 0.5 mg/kg for arsenic.
In this heavy metal test, only two of the 16 lip glazes tested, namely Girlcult and Huazhizhi, did not detect four heavy metals: arsenic, chromium, nickel, and neodymium. The test results of
showed that VNK Extraordinary Soft Mist Matte Lip Glaze detected 0.27mg/kg arsenic, which is lower than my country’s standard limit and lower than the 0.5mg/kg limit of the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
In addition, chromium was detected in seven lip glazes: VNK, Maybelline, Heisin, Kazilan, Marie Dalgar, Colaqui, and 3CE, with the detected amounts ranging from 0.11 mg/kg to 1.4 mg/kg.In addition, 14 lip glazes including MAC, Perfect Diary, Zhense, Orange Duo, Zhiyouquan, INTO YOU, etc. all contain trace amounts of heavy metal nickel, with the detected amount ranging from 0.13 mg/kg to 0.96 mg/kg.
Regarding chromium, it actually exists widely in nature, mainly in soil, rocks, atmosphere, animals and plants. The tap water we drink every day and many foods may contain a certain amount of chromium or chromium compounds.
However, chromium is also a very toxic heavy metal. Professor Li Huiliang, director of the Professional Committee of China Cosmetics Research Center, explained: "Chromium is generally divided into trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium . Compared with trivalent chromium, hexavalent chromium is particularly toxic. Hexavalent chromium in life The harm of its compounds to the human body is also relatively direct, for example, it can cause dermatitis, pharyngitis, etc., and can also damage the respiratory system and cause pneumonia." Peng Guanjie, manager of the R&D Department of Guangzhou Tinglan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. believes that for mineral raw materials. Or, the monitoring of heavy metals in pigments is relatively strict. If they are detected or the actual content is not high, they are all at a trace level and will not cause harm to the human body.
Nickel is not a cumulative toxic substance, but larger doses or long-term inhalation exposure may be toxic, and nickel may cause contact dermatitis.
In addition to the introduction of pigments and mineral raw materials, the stainless steel equipment used in the cosmetics production line may also easily cause nickel and chromium elements to migrate into the product, especially in corrosive media.
Three types of heavy metals: chromium, nickel, and neodymium are prohibited components in the "Technical Specifications for Safety of Cosmetics" (2015 Edition), but there are currently no limited limits. The "banned components" in the standard mean that they must not be added to cosmetics as raw materials, but not "must not be detected." Banned components may exist in products as trace substances.
The German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) requires that the nickel content should not exceed 10 mg/kg.
In the article "Detection and Safety Discussion of Heavy Metals in Lipstick", based on food safety limits, it is calculated that when the chromium content in lip products does not exceed 9.22 mg/kg, it will not cause harm to human health.
Research on the Limits of Nickel and Chromium Heavy Metal Elements in Daily Cosmetics shows that when the limit of nickel in cosmetics is 11.46 mg/kg, the oral intake dose will not have an impact on human health during long-term use. .
According to existing data and research support, the maximum content of nickel and chromium in lip glaze products detected this time is 0.96mg/kg and 1.4mg/kg respectively. Normal use should not cause health problems.
However, it is still recommended that you try to avoid swallowing products such as lipstick and lip glaze when using them. It is best to wipe the lipstick off your mouth before eating.
In response to this test result, Meishang (Guangzhou) Cosmetics Co., Ltd., the company that owns the COLORKEY Air Lip Glaze Velvet Series, said, "Our products fully comply with mandatory national standards and technical specifications. Your publication tested our company The measurable amount of nickel in the product is 0.18mg/kg, which is far lower than the most stringent international standards; and the measurable amount of chromium in our products is also far lower than the measurable amount of nickel, 0.18mg/kg.”
Kazilan Sweet Kiss. Guangzhou Cadilian Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd., the company that owns the LuLu co-branded lip glaze (velvet mist series), stated that “the formula ingredients do not contain banned substances nickel and chromium, chromic acid and their salts (calculated as Cr6+), and are in compliance with China’s Laws and regulations. The trace amounts of chromium and nickel detected in the product are not intentionally added, but are technically unavoidable impurities from mineral raw materials.” Whether lip glaze looks good on the lips and whether it can cover the original lip color and lip lines is the ultimate mission of a lip glaze. Through the color test of two models, we can see that Zhiyouquan and Juduo have fuller colors. Whether they are thin or thick coatings, the color rendering is good, followed by MAC, Zhen color and Girlcult, which are thin coatings. The color will be lighter when applied in one layer, and the color will be much darker when applied thickly. These lip glazes are also better at covering lip lines. and INTO YOU, Maybelline, Kazilan, Hei Xi, Perfect Diary these lip glazes have average coverage of lip lines compared to the previous products, which may be related to the lighter color of the lip glazes themselves. In terms of makeup, the performance of most lip glazes is surprising. This makeup test required the model to drink a little water and eat a little within 3 hours after applying the lip glaze, and try to avoid licking her lips when eating. html After testing 116 lip glazes, almost none of them can completely withstand this test, and the makeup will come off more obviously. Among them, 7 models including MAC, Hei Xi, Zhiyouquan, Orange Duo, 3CE makeup test "big overturn"
In addition, 3 lip glazes, including Marie Dalgar, Enzyme Color, and VNK, were peeling off in patches, and the remaining lip marks looked very mottled and unsightly.
VNK's "non-stick cup" effect is outstanding, and Maybelline's makeup removal is difficult.
lip marks are synonymous with fragrance and sultry in some situations, but in most cases they are not favored by its owners. It is the flaw of lipstick. , drinking water will stain the cup, the milk tea straw will be marked in a circle, and the teeth will be stained red... During this cup staining test, the model was asked to apply two thick layers of lip glaze, let it sit for 3 minutes, and wait for the partial The lip glaze that needs to form a film is then pressed gently on the lips on a tissue to observe the traces left by each lip glaze. The results showed that Zhiyouquan, Kazilan, and Huazhilan stained the most lipstick on paper towels, while VNK left almost no mark, and the "non-stick cup" effect was quite good. The skin of lips is very delicate. It is best to remove lip makeup easily, otherwise it will easily cause irritation if you wipe it with cotton pads on your mouth. This magazine applied 16 models to the back of the same person's hand, and used the same makeup remover wipes to remove makeup, and judged their ease of makeup removal based on the amount of residue left after makeup removal. The results show that the most difficult to remove is Maybelline . There is almost no difference before and after makeup removal. Ordinary makeup remover wipes cannot do it. It is best to use professional eye and lip makeup remover products or makeup remover oil. The easiest to remove are Hua Zhi, Hei Xi and Colachi and other lip glazes. Use a wet wipe to apply it lightly for 30 seconds and then wipe it off. The lip glaze will basically be wiped off, leaving only a slight stain on the skin. Remaining traces. Comprehensive 8 aspects including color development, long-lasting makeup, cup holding, ductility, effect of hiding lip lines, ease of makeup removal, degree of drying, and smell. The two products with the highest performance among the 16 lip glazes are Zhiyouquan Velvet Love Mist Matte Lip Glaze, Girlcult Sesame Theater Velvet Lip Cream. Of course, for people with very dry lip skin, you can use lip balm as a base before applying matte lip glaze. It is best to apply a thick layer of occlusive lip balm or lip mask at night. The next morning, remove the softened dead skin on the lips, and then apply matte lip gloss so that it will not be too dry. [Special statement]: The test results and brands mentioned in this report are only responsible for the test samples and do not represent the quality of the same batch or other models of products.
