Glow Hub Beauty

Glow Hub Beauty Pep Talk Plumping Peptide Rescue Balm

Name: Glow Hub Beauty - Pep Talk Plumping Peptide Rescue Balm
Brand: Glow Hub Beauty

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

13 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Petrochemical free, bursting_with nourishing oils (think avocado, castor, rosehip + almond) & rich_in vitamin e & b to softly plump lips + give them a hit_of_hydration.”

Source: Glowhubs

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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).

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~25–37%

Tripeptide-10Key activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~5.2–7.8%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.5–3.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–1.9%

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.~2.2–3.3%

Euphorbia cerifera ceraKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture~1.9–2.8%

Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA 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~3.4–5.1%

PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~0.35–0.85%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%

Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~1.3–2%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.25%

Anti-aging

4 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“take a look inside. . . . Plumping Peptides help smooth lip creases, define contours & boost fullness .”

Source: Glowhubs

This product contains tripeptide-10. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Tripeptide-10Key activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~1.3–1.9%

Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosa moschata seed oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Rosa moschata seed oil—High~0.45–1.05%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%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~25–37%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~5.2–7.8%est.

Hydrogenated castor 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~3.4–5.1%est.

Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~3.6–5.4%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~2.2–3.3%est.

Euphorbia cerifera ceraHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's textureMedium~1.9–2.8%est.

Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~1.3–2%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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%

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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Persea gratissima oil~5.2–7.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Hydrogenated castor oil~3.4–5.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-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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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~3.6–5.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.5–3.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.3%

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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Euphorbia cerifera cera~1.9–2.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture

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Glycine soja seed extract~1.3–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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

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Hydroxystearic acid~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa moschata seed oil~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used

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Phospholipids~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%

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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Parfum~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tribehenin~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Elaeis guineensis extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tripeptide-10~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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Citral~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

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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Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Glycine soja seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydroxystearic acid, Tocopherol, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Phospholipids, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Parfum, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Elaeis guineensis extract, Tripeptide-10, Citral, Limonene, Linalool