ESPA

ESPA Nourishing Lip Treatment

Name: ESPA - Nourishing Lip Treatment
Brand: ESPA

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Nourishing Lip Treatment”

Source: Espa

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: 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~4.7–7.1%

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~5.5–8.3%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.3–4.9%

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~0.85–1.25%

Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.2%

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~2.3–3.4%

TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.35–0.75%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.7–2.5%

Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~1.3–1.9%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEffect: LowA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin~0.15–0.55%

Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~4.7–7.1%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.95–1.45%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.5–1.15%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.45–1%est.

Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.45–1.05%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Mentha arvensis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~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~5.5–8.3%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.7–7.1%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Swertia chirata extractA plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.1–0.4%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

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~2.3–3.4%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~23–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~5.5–8.3%

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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Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.7–7.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Polyamide-8~4–6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Squalane~3.3–4.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.3–3.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Punica granatum seed oil~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~1.3–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Limonene~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.85–1.25%

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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Lecithin~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Trihydroxystearin~0.35–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil

Swertia chirata extract~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Glucomannan~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ricinus communis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Polyamide-8, Squalane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Punica granatum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Limonene, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lecithin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Parfum, Water, Trihydroxystearin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Swertia chirata extract, Linalool, Citral, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucomannan