Clinicians Complex Lip Enhancer - Almost Nude
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-oxidation2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Its dose of Amino Acid Peptides enhance collagen production to promote fuller, supple-looking lips, while antioxidant Vitamin E protects against external aggressors.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl oligopeptide.
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.
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Peptides within the formula promote collagen and hyaluronic acid production for long-term plumping effects.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: ricinus communis seed oil, hydrogenated polyisobutene.
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 oligopeptide
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Menthol, Camphor + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerRicinus communis seed oil~4.1–6.2%
- 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 oilMica~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~2.7–4%
- 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 dioxideMenthol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium oxide~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumNiacin~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
More about NiacinHydrated silica~1–1.5%
Dimethicone/methicone copolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 acetateCi 15850~0.15–0.6%
Retinol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePeg-8~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oligopeptideIngredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ricinus communis seed oil, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Menthol, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Camphor, Parfum, Niacin, Hydrated silica, Dimethicone/methicone copolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 15850, Retinol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Peg-8, Palmitoyl oligopeptide
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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.
| Clinicians ComplexLip Enhancer - Almost NudeYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. DeneseHydroShield Hydrating Dream Cream | Athr BeautyRadiant Ruby Lip Crme | ilike organic skin careAge Defense Bioflavonoid Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 65% | 58% |
| Price | $62.78 | $33.00−$29.78 | $48.92−$13.86 | $55.65−$7.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Clinicians Complex - Lip Enhancer - Almost Nude" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- it contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.10% - 0.40%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.15% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Price
The product retails from 49.00$ up to 65.20$ in the United States, from 71.06CA$ up to 82.60CA$ in Canada and for 86.89A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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