PRODUCT REVIEW

BECCA Hydra-Light Plumping Lip Balm Tide

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Lactic acid 0.4% - 0.95%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.3%

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Product summary

"BECCA - Hydra-Light Plumping Lip Balm Tide" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BECCA - Hydra-Light Plumping Lip Balm Tide ticks this box. Sodium hyaluronate 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). Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, glycine soja oil, ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and diisostearyl malate 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

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.95%). 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 lip product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "BECCA" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 30.00$ in the United States and for 18.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic Acid acts as a moisture magnet helping to smooth the lips, alongside plumping peptides, creating a volumized appearance to minimise the appearance of lines.

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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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

lactic acid 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra-Light Plumping Lip Balm Tide

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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.

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: ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1

ricinus communis seed oil 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycine soja oil 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

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Potential irritants

capsicum frutescens fruit extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Chilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out

zingiber officinale root oil 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

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diisostearyl malate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

hydrogenated polyisobutene 3.9% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

vp/hexadecene copolymer 4.6% - 6.9%

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Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens

Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja oil, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Lactic acid, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Methyl nicotinate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citric acid, Parfum, Aroma, Bht, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 15850, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 19140

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Key ingredients	lactic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: cera microcristallina cera microcristallina +2 more	Common: lactic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: cannabis sativa seed extract cannabis sativa seed oil +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 glycine soja oil +3 more Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate cera microcristallina +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: adenosine cera microcristallina +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 ricinus communis seed oil +1 more Other: petrolatum beeswax +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 titanium dioxide +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cera microcristallina cera microcristallina +9 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other:	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: cera alba jojoba esters +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 45410 Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +12 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +23 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +6 more	menthoxypropanediol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +24 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +39 more	polybutene Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +41 more	hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +62 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? +31 more	polybutene Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? +27 more	diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +36 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? tridecyl trimellitate Has skin benefit? +37 more	hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? +48 more	diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +49 more	dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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BECCA Hydra-Light Plumping Lip Balm Tide

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