Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butterWorks well
“Visibly plumps the look of fine lines”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“This nourishing lip treatment combines vitamin-rich fruit extracts and moisturizing botanicals for softer, smoother lips by morning.”
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, pyrus communis fruit extract.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Natural fruit acids gently exfoliate, helping to buff away dry patches to reveal a perfectly smooth, baby-soft texture.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Prunus persica fruit extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilRicinus communis seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.7–7%
- 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 triglyceridePrunus persica fruit extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractAscorbic acid~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidRosa damascena flower water~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterVanilla planifolia fruit extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractBarosma betulina leaf extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viola odorata leaf extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vincetoxicum atratum extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus suavissimus leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateWater~0.1–0.3%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEthylene/propylene copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus persica fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Viola odorata leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Rubus suavissimus leaf extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Ci 77491, Ci 19140
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| AvataraPeach Beach Lip MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Purposeful Skincare by Allies (PSA)Light Up Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | PSA SkinLIGHT UP Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | OptimumVitamin C Mask | |
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| Match | — | 71% | 71% | 68% |
| Price | $10.99 | — | $26.77+$15.78 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Astaxanthin | Astaxanthin | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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