Dermedicine

Dermedicine Vitamin C Antioxidant Lip Therapy

Name: Dermedicine - Vitamin C Antioxidant Lip Therapy
Brand: Dermedicine

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

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Anti-aging

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Works well

What the product description says

“More than just moisturizing, this ultra rich, hydrating Vitamin C Lip Balm helps counteract the visible signs of aging lips while helping to moisturize and enhance dry, cracked, chapped, dried-out, peeling, sore, tight lips leaving them feeling hydrated, moisturized, smooth and kissably soft.”

Source: Dermdeicine

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.

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.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateKey activeEffect: HighBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.~10–15%

Moisturizing

Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 6 more

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What the product description says

“More than just moisturizing, this ultra rich, hydrating Vitamin C Lip Balm helps counteract the visible signs of aging lips while helping to moisturize and enhance dry, cracked, chapped, dried-out, peeling, sore, tight lips leaving them feeling hydrated, moisturized, smooth and kissably soft.”

Source: Dermdeicine

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, copernicia cerifera wax.

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).

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~25–38%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~4–6%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2.8–4.2%

Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA 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~2.5–3.7%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~2.1–3.1%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.7–2.5%

Lauryl laurateEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.9–5.8%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

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This product contains antioxidants (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~25–38%est.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~10–15%est.

Lauryl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.9–5.8%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Hydrogenated castor oilA 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 consistencyMedium~2.5–3.7%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~4–6%est.

Hydrogenated soybean oil—2/5~0.95–1.45%est.

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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~10–15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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Cetearyl alcohol~4–6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Lauryl laurate~3.9–5.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.8–4.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hydrogenated castor oil~2.5–3.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Beeswax~2.1–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Hydrogenated soybean oil~0.95–1.45%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lauryl laurate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Beeswax, Copernicia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Glyceryl stearate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil

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	DermedicineVitamin C Antioxidant Lip TherapyYOUR PRODUCT	Formula 10.0.6Soak It In Vitamin C Revitalizing Lip Balm	SheaMoisturePapaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Lip Balm	ORMONICALip The Lip Fragrance Free
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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 4	2 of 4	2 of 4
Key difference	—	Ceramide Np	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	High	Low
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