Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Clinical Results In a clinical assessment on 34 subjects over 4 weeks, results showed the serum , Quickly plumps the appearance of lips , Smooths the look of fine lines In an instrumental test on 11 subjects, results showed , Lips are 99% more hydrated, even 24 hours after application Clean at Sephora Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Delivering up to 24 hours of moisture with a plumping effect, it is an ideal serum for dry lips.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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, limnanthes alba seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Commiphora mukul resin extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.1–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/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 triglycerideButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePersea gratissima oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPolysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCommiphora mukul resin extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractKigelia africana fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spilanthes acmella flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
More about Spilanthes acmella flower extractRibes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilBiosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateTocopherol~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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSilica~0.3–0.5%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHydrogenated polycyclopentadiene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinPalmitic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolStevioside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHexylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolBht~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Persea gratissima oil, Polysorbate 20, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium polyacrylate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, Tetrasodium edta, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Parfum, Caramel, Trihydroxystearin, Palmitic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Stevioside, Sodium hyaluronate, Hexylene glycol, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| FreshSugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced TherapyYOUR PRODUCT | Thank You FarmerMiracle Age Repair Serum | Institut EsthedermLift & Repair Tightening Serum | GUERLAINThe Radiance Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $14.95 | $55.53+$40.58 | $83.46+$68.51 | $390.00+$375.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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