Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Glycerin + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Maxi Lip hydrates the lips and restores glycosaminoglycan and collagen level, increasing lip moisture and adding volume to improve contour of the lips.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl oligopeptideModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide. 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia 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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Dimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolysilicone-11~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Cyclopentasiloxane~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAcacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersMelia azadirachta seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerEthylhexyl palmitate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%
- 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 acetateMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinRh-polypeptide-7~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oligopeptideGlycerin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTribehenin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumWater~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEdta~0.05–0.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilIngredient list view
Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Lecithin, Rh-polypeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Edta, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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Product summary
"3LAB - Perfect Lips" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, melia azadirachta seed oil, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone and acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.45% - 1.05%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 42.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Characterization of fatty acids in Melia azedarach L. seed oilresearchgate.net
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