Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Providing instant and long term moisturisation, the easy-to-use balm glides across lips to leave a slick of natural looking colour that can be layered for an intensified shade.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Enriched with Tsubaki Oil and an exclusive Maxi-Lip Complex, it effectively helps fill and soften the look of wrinkles, providing antioxidant protection and a plumping effect.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus limon peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateDiisostearyl malate~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateRicinus communis seed oil~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tricaprin~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beeswax~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaJojoba esters~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCamellia japonica seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilRhus verniciflua peel wax~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus verniciflua peel cera~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus succedanea fruit wax~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus succedanea fruit cera~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alaria esculenta extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractAscorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSea whip extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sea whip extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilEclipta prostrata extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTribehenin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCi 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Diisostearyl malate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Tricaprin, Beeswax, Cera alba, Jojoba esters, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Camellia japonica seed oil, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Rhus succedanea fruit wax, Rhus succedanea fruit cera, Alaria esculenta extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sea whip extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 15850
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Product summary
"3LAB - Healthy Glow Lip Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.75%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Price
The product retails for 90.00$ in the United States and for 80.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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