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Dr Naomi Skin ApocaLips
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This 3 in 1 anti-ageing lip plumping treatment has been formulated to plump, smooth and condition lips.
acetyl glucosamine
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
niacinamide
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
• BHAs wanting instant lip volumising improvement and ultra smooth plumped lips.
peg-10 dimethicone
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
glycerin
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
beta-glucan
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
centella asiatica extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
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Evens skin tone
niacinamide
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
acetyl glucosamine
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
morus alba bark extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
centella asiatica extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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.
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
5.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
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.
morus alba bark extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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.
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
5.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
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.
morus alba bark extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
rosa damascena extract
5.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
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.
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-12, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acetyl glucosamine, Centella asiatica extract, Morus alba bark extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Broussonetia kazinoki root extract, Ergosterol, Galactoarabinan, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isononyl isononanoate, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tremella fuciformis extract, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Dictyopteris polypodioides extract, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Pentylene glycol, Beta-glucan, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Nylon-12, Silica, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polysorbate 40, Isohexadecane, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Palmitoyl sh-octapeptide-24 amide, Polyvinyl alcohol, Palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-5 norisoleucyl sh-nonapeptide-1, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Xanthan gum, Diatomaceous earth, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan isostearate, Portulaca pilosa extract, Sucrose cocoate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Capsicum annuum resin, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil
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