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Eminence Organics Lip Plumper - Cinnamon Kiss
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Eminence Organics Lip Plumper - Cinnamon Kiss

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
Thioctic acid, Tocopherol + 2 more
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“Pumpkin Seed Oil: rich in enzymes, beta-carotene, amino acids, and antioxidants to fight the visible signs of aging”
Source: Dermstore

This product contains thioctic acid, tocopherol, ubiquinone. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Thioctic acidEffect: Low~0.1–0.35%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2.5–3.8%
UbiquinoneEffect: LowCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.5%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedEffect: HighIs 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~0.35–0.85%
Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 7 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Product name: Lip Plumper - Cinnamon Kiss”
Source: Dermstore

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.

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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.9–2.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4–6%
UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.5%
Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%
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%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2.5–3.8%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedEffect: HighIs 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~0.35–0.85%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Thioctic acid + 4 more
Strong evidence

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

UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.5%
Thioctic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%
TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2.5–3.8%
CaffeineEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~1.9–2.8%
Capsicum annuum fruit extractEffect: LowPepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals~0.55–1.3%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil—High~5–7.6%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.
Polyglyceryl-3 oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~6.1–9.2%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4–6%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Capsicum annuum fruit extractPepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
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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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Polyglyceryl-3 oleate~6.1–9.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~5–7.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4–6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Tocopherol~2.5–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Caffeine~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.9–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Punica granatum seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Capsicum annuum fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals

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Blueberry seed oil
Not recognized
Niacinamide~0.35–0.85%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-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

More about Niacinamide
Eugenia caryophyllus stem oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ubiquinone~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Unknown, Niacinamide, Eugenia caryophyllus stem oil, Ubiquinone, Thioctic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  6. 6
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Eminence Organics Lip Plumper - Cinnamon Kiss
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