Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-1, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 moreStrong evidence
“The formula contains a "powerful 5" superfood complex containing vitamin E, shea butter, green tea and goji berry extract, plus Hyaluronic acid to leave lips feeling smooth, glossy and naturally volumized.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tripeptide-1, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreModerate 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Aroma, Parfum + 2 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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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSilica dimethyl silylate~4.7–7%
Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerIsohexadecane~2.9–4.4%
- 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 IsohexadecaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–3.5%
- 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 triglycerideTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 acetateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.4%
- 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 butterLycium barbarum seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTripeptide-1~0.55–1.3%
- 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-1Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerOctyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBarium sulfate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.35–0.85%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAroma~0.3–0.75%
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.2–0.7%
Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.7%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.6%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.55%
Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.5%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oxidesCi 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.5%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl acetate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lycium barbarum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Xanthan gum, Barium sulfate, Bht, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| CatricePowerfull 5 Liquid Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ZOEVAPowerful Lip Plump | Charlotte TilburyCharlotte's Jewel Lips Walk of No Shame | Elizabeth GrantCollagen Lip Plumper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | — | $29.41 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Catrice - Powerfull 5 Liquid Lip Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Catrice - Powerfull 5 Liquid Lip Balm 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). Tripeptide-1, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil and isohexadecane 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 0.55% - 1.30%). 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
It 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 "Catrice" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 6.00$ in the United States and for 9.60£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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