Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A lip-smoothing treatment that hydrates, softens, and helps prevent lipstick feathering.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, cera microcristallina.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“This lip treatment delivers both immediate and long-term results to minimize evidence of fine lines, giving the lip area a smoother look and feel.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Phenyl trimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCaprylyl methicone~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeNeopentyl glycol diisostearate~1.6–2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMicrocrystalline wax~1–1.2%
Cera microcristallina~0.75–1.15%
- 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 microcristallinaCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateSalicylic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractRosa damascena extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractOlea europaea fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractCalluna vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare bran extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycyrrhizic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCholesterol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePeg-6~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Peg-32~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Polymethyl methacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateSucrose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseLauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
More about Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methiconeIsostearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholDodecene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zeolite~0.2–0.35%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Phenyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Salicylic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Calluna vulgaris extract, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhizic acid, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Arginine, Peg-6, Peg-32, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sucrose, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Isostearyl alcohol, Dodecene, Zeolite, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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| CliniqueAll About LipsYOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer | AvedaBotanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme | CeraVeSA Moisturizing Cream For Rough & Bumpy Skin | |
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| Match | — | 71% | 70% | 68% |
| Price | $22.47 | $40.00+$17.53 | $36.30+$13.83 | $15.86−$6.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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