Alpha-H Liquid Gold Rose Perfect Plump Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-1, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 9 moreStrong evidence
“Formulated with potent antioxidants, moisture-boosters and a signature plumping ingredient, Liquid Gold Rose Perfect and Plump leave lips supple and smooth.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol.
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, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tripeptide-1Moderate evidence
This product contains 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oilModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Rosa damascena extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated polydecene~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCera microcristallina~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMenthyl lactate~3.6–5.4%
Isohexadecane~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAnanas sativus fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractRubus idaeus seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilZinc oxide~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCera alba~1.1–1.7%
- 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 albaPunica granatum flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerRosa damascena extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGold~0.3–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateTripeptide-1~0.35–0.8%
- 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 Tripeptide-1Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Citral~0.15–0.65%
Amylcinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEugenol~0.15–0.6%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl cinnamate~0.15–0.55%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Methyl 2-octynoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cera microcristallina, Menthyl lactate, Isohexadecane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Zinc oxide, Cera alba, Punica granatum flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Rosa damascena extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Gold, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Tripeptide-1, Citronellol, Citral, Amylcinnamyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Farnesol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Geraniol, Amyl cinnamal, Ci 15850
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Alpha-HLiquid Gold Rose Perfect Plump Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | OrlaneMagnificent Lip Balm | Avant SkincareHyalu Replenish Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 52% |
| Price | $35.97 | $45.00+$9.03 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Alpha-H - Liquid Gold Rose Perfect Plump Lip Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Alpha-H - Liquid Gold Rose Perfect Plump Lip Balm ticks this box. Sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Tripeptide-1, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera alba, cera microcristallina and simmondsia chinensis seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.80%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. 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 35.97$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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