Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Cera alba + 6 moreStrong evidence
“What it is: A visibly plumping and moisturizing tinted lip balm that blooms into your custom shade by reacting with your lips' pH level, now in a new coral shade.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, cera microcristallina.
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Lactic acidModerate evidence
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: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateIsostearyl isostearate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateDiisostearyl malate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCera alba~3.9–5.8%
- 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 albaCera microcristallina~3–4.5%
- 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 microcristallinaMenthone glycerin acetal~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilLactic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.9–1.35%
- 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-1Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTribehenin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCitric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSilica~0.45–1%
Tin oxide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesBlue 1 lake~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.3%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Isostearyl isostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Cera alba, Cera microcristallina, Menthone glycerin acetal, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Lactic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citric acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Mica, Silica, Tin oxide, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Blue 1 lake, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 19140
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Buxom - Power-full Plump Lip Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 1.00%). 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
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 sunscreen 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Buxom" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 25.00CA$ in Canada and for 19.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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