ESPA Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Face, Neck and Décolleté Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Face, Neck and Décolleté Balm is a beautifully rich, hydrating formula designed specifically to nourish and support this fragile area of the body, targeting skin elasticity so it feels supple and looks more plumped, lifted and youthful.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“As the balm gently glides over the skin, the blend of natural marine and botanical actives combine to help deliver skin-smoothing, lifting and firming benefits that tackle the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crepiness, helping the neck to look more sculpted and defined.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy23 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 21 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDicaprylyl carbonate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateMangifera indica seed butter~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHydrogenated evening primrose oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOlea europaea leaf extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCyathea cumingii leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerotium gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBoswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.4%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePhytic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidAngelica archangelica root oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilEugenol~0.2–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelichrysum angustifolium flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lentinus edodes extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCinnamic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateLevulinic acid~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Caramel~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.3%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.15%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Hydrogenated evening primrose oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Sclerotium gum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Potassium sorbate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Tocopherol, Boswellia carterii oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sodium citrate, Phytic acid, Angelica archangelica root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Eugenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helichrysum angustifolium flower oil, Lentinus edodes extract, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Levulinic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Caramel, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamal, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Farnesol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium levulinate, Dehydroacetic acid, Coumarin, Isoeugenol, Benzyl cinnamate, Citronellol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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