Intense Hydration & Moisture Locking:
- Hyaluronic Acid (Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate): Present in all shades. This low-molecular-weight form penetrates deeper into the lip surface, attracting and binding massive amounts of water (up to 1000x its weight) for plumping hydration from within.
- Squalane: Present in all shades. A biomimetic lipid identical to one naturally found in skin. It reinforces the skin barrier, prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and provides long-lasting, non-greasy moisture.
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Present in all shades. Mimics the skin's natural sebum, offering excellent emollience and barrier protection without clogging. It's easily absorbed and helps balance moisture.
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil: Present in all shades. Rich in long-chain fatty acids (>98% C20+), it forms a protective, occlusive barrier to seal in moisture and prevent dehydration, while remaining stable and silky.
- Diisostearyl Malate & Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate: Key emollients in the base formula (all shades) providing smooth spreadability and a cushiony feel, helping to trap moisture.
Lip Nourishment & Barrier Support:
- Tocopheryl Acetate & Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Present in all shades. Potent antioxidants that protect lips from free radical damage (pollution, UV stress). They nourish the skin, support barrier health, and may help improve texture over time.
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline: Present in all shades. A lipid derivative of the amino acid Proline. It helps reinforce the skin's supportive structure, improves barrier function, and enhances skin elasticity and firmness – crucial for preventing fine lines on lips.
- C10-30 Acid Cholesteryl/Lanosterol Mixed Esters: Present in all shades. Mimics the composition of the skin's natural barrier lipids (cholesterol and its derivatives). This helps repair and strengthen the delicate lip barrier, improving resilience and reducing moisture loss.
Comfortable, Long-Lasting Gloss & Shine:
- Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated (Styrene/Isoprene) Copolymer: The core film-formers in the base (all shades). These synthetic hydrocarbons create a flexible, non-sticky, water-resistant film on the lips. This provides:
- High-Shine Finish: Creates a reflective, glossy surface.
- Longevity: The film helps the gloss adhere and resist fading or transferring as quickly as basic oils.
- Lightweight Feel: Despite being film-formers, they are chosen for their ability to deliver shine without heaviness or excessive tackiness.
- Mineral Oil & Octyldodecanol: Foundational emollients (all shades) that contribute to slip, spreadability, and occlusivity (helping lock in moisture and the gloss itself).
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate: Present in all shades. A silica derivative treated with silicone. It helps control shine level (prevents greasy look), absorbs excess oil, and contributes to a smooth, silky texture and feel.
Subtle, Buildable Color & Visual Effects:
- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): Present in all shades. Provides white base opacity, helps even out lip tone, offers minor physical UV scattering (though not sufficient for full SPF protection), and contributes to the "glossy light" effect by reflecting light.
- Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) & Red 7 (CI 15850), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140:1 / CI 47005): Provide the pigment for the different shades. These mineral and synthetic colorants offer buildable, sheer-to-medium coverage typical of glosses.
- Methicone: Present in most shades. A volatile silicone that provides an initial silky slip, helps pigments distribute evenly, and evaporates quickly, leaving behind the color and shine without residue or heaviness. Can contribute to a blurred effect.
Protection & Stability:
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate: Present in all shades. A potent antioxidant preservative stabilizer. It protects the oils and active ingredients in the formula from oxidation (going rancid) due to exposure to air and light, ensuring product efficacy and shelf life. This indirectly protects the lips from potential irritants formed by oxidation.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol/Tocopheryl Acetate): As mentioned, also acts as a stabilizer against oxidation.
In Summary: This GOGO TALES Glossy Light Lip Gloss offers a sophisticated blend designed for more than just shine:
- It delivers deep hydration (HA, Squalane) and reinforces the lip barrier (Squalane, Jojoba, Meadowfoam Oil, C10-30 Esters, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline) to combat dryness and improve lip health over time.
- It provides antioxidant protection (Vitamin E derivatives) against environmental stressors.
- It achieves a comfortable, lightweight, non-sticky, high-shine finish with improved longevity thanks to its advanced synthetic film-formers and silicones.
- It offers buildable, flattering color using standard cosmetic pigments.
- The formula is stabilized to protect both the product's integrity and the delicate lip skin.
