topic Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks in Beauty

Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

jannabelle1 — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 23:46:49 GMT

I normally buy lipstick (usually Revlon) at Walgreen's, but was intrigued with Josie Maran's 3-in-1 Core Color Hydrating Lipstick (A330683) and also Lipstick Queen Morning Sunshine (A359662). Lipstick Queen is yellow in color but works with skin tone and changes color. I received them on the same day, and probably used Josie's more than the other one since I received them a week ago. One of them has created problems for me - my lips are now extremely dry and so irritated. I've stopped using both of them and am using Vaseline for the dryness and irritation. I found the Josie hydrating lipstick was not at all hydrating or creamy, and I'm wondering if that is the cause, although there is no suspicious odor to it. Has anyone else tried this lipstick and had any issues? I only used Lipstick Queen a couple of times and wasn't all that impressed with it either. There is something in one of these lipsticks that I'm either allergic to or has caused the irritation. So much for trying something new!

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

TY — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:03:21 GMT

@jannabelle1

I own the Lipstick Queen Morning Sunshine lipstick although I didn't buy it from QVC. I bought mine a couple of weeks ago from Winners in Canada. It was paired as a duo with a Lipstick Queen Saints lipstick in a nude shade. I do like the Morning Sunshine lipstick as it's a nice color change on me. It is a soft coral shade and it's rather sheer and creamy, not at all a dry formula. I find in the summer heat my lips tend to be dry anyway so I'm always cleaning them off with a tissue.

Here is what the color change Morning Sunshine lipstick looks like -- from QVC, item A290276:

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

blackhole99 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:03:28 GMT

I have tried both lipsticks and although I did not really like either, I did not have a reaction to it. I have a feeling you are no doubt allergic to something in the lipsticks.

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

jannabelle1 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:07:58 GMT

@TY, I like the color change of Lipstick Queen and have a feeling this one is not the problem. But - once my lips heal I'm not going to try either one of them again since I don't know for sure. Darn the luck!

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

jannabelle1 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:13:26 GMT

@blackhole99, agree that there's some product that's causing an allergy for me. I was most disappointed with the Josie lipstick since I saw very little hydrating with it....and most likely the allergy. Oh well - back to Revlon!

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

SuziQ2 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 01:05:02 GMT

We have had lots of reactions to foods and cosmetics in my family. I would not use it for a few days, then only try one of them for 3 days. If you have a reaction during that time, quit using the product and wait 3 days until you try the second one, or if the reaction is not cleared up, wait until it clears up. That should tell you which one is the problem.

Good luck

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

jannabelle1 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 01:10:11 GMT

@SuziQ2, good advice. Thanks - I'll start out with the one that I think is not a problem!

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

Katcat1 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:11:01 GMT

@jannabelle1 That is why I NEVER buy Long Lasting lipstick (dries your lips). I guess the Lipstick Queen change color lipstick possibly did the drying. I have used Josie's blush stick/lipstick and never had any problems. Laura Geller has Italian Marble lipsticks that are very moisturizing. The only thing is you need to keep the lipstick lower in the tube (just past 1/2 in. the tube). I hope you are all healed!

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

software — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:26:23 GMT

I can't help you with your lipstick questions but this is what I use on my lips at night.

Very healing, also good for any minor skin irritation or small cuts. It's petroleum jelly with vitamins.

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

momoftwo2007 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:23:58 GMT

Here is the ingredients for the Josie Maran 3 in 1 Lipstick: (I got it from Josie's website)

Octyldodecanol**, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Polybutene, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ethylenediamine/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer Bis Di-C-14-18 Alkyl Amide**, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearatyl Malate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Stearic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Bis-Dioctadecylamide Dimer Dilinoleic Acid/Ethylenediamine Copolymer, Kaolin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Candelilla Cera)**, DI-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil**, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerylthrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene**, Geraniol**. MAY CONTAIN: Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**. MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOR ADDITIVE.

I am guessing that you may be allergic to the first ingredient: Octyldodecal is a type of alcohol and may cause irritation. https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/know-your-ingredients-octyldodecanol/

Re: Lipstick Queen/Josie Lipsticks

Alison Wonderland — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:06:08 GMT

@momoftwo2007 wrote:
Here is the ingredients for the Josie Maran 3 in 1 Lipstick: (I got it from Josie's website)
Octyldodecanol**, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Polybutene, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ethylenediamine/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer Bis Di-C-14-18 Alkyl Amide**, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearatyl Malate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Stearic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Bis-Dioctadecylamide Dimer Dilinoleic Acid/Ethylenediamine Copolymer, Kaolin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Candelilla Cera)**, DI-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil**, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerylthrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene**, Geraniol**. MAY CONTAIN: Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**. MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOR ADDITIVE.

I am guessing that you may be allergic to the first ingredient: Octyldodecal is a type of alcohol and may cause irritation. https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/know-your-ingredients-octyldodecanol/

It can, but it's it's a fatty alcohol used for moisture and irritation is rare. Unfortunately, anyone can be irritated by anything, even if it's rare, so it's hard to say. I have sensitive skin and there are a few ingredients that react to, but it took me a lot of trial and error and cross-referencing to identify which things caused the irritation. I had to keep track of which products bothered me and compare the ingredients for commonalities. It's a big pain and the journey is painful, sometimes literally, but it was worth it when I was able to identify the ingredients I need to avoid and stopped having problems.

My go-to product for healing lips is Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. It comes in an untinted version and several tints. It's expensive, but a little goes a long way and one tube lasts a very long time - provided you don't lose it before using it up. Because it has a screw-on cap, mine has even survived a trip through the washing machine. (I don't put any of my pants in the dryer, so I have no idea how it would have fared in there!) Here's a great review one of my favorite beauty bloggers wrote on the Champagne tinted version: https://imabeautygeek.com/2014/07/25/bite-agave-lip-mask-your-lips-need-it/ HOWEVER, the main ingredient is lanolin, which some people are sensitive to and it can cause contact dermatitis. If you can't wear wool, you should avoid lanolin. If that's you, the FRESH Sugar Advanced Lip Treatment is my second favorite and Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is also excellent. You can use the sleeping mask during the day, but it comes in a tub and isn't as pocket-friendly as the other two.