Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A nourishing and AHA-based smoothing lip treatment with a scrub-to-balm formula that hydrates and gently exfoliates for a smooth and supple finish.Jam-packed with intensely hydrating watermelon extract as well as watermelon and coconut oils, Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Lip Pop instantly refreshes and hydrates parched lips.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: jojoba esters, diisostearyl malate.
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).
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin
Source: Cultbeauty
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient tartaric acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Coconut sugar and hibiscus-derived AHAs help to gently exfoliate lips to remove dead and dull cells for a soft and even finish.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.
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Key Actives
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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
Potential irritants
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Diphenyl dimethicone, Jojoba esters, Tridecyl trimellitate, Microcrystalline wax, Caprylyl methicone, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Octyldodecanol, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Coconut flower sugar, Ceresin, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Isostearic acid, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Maltodextrin, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Alumina, Propylene glycol, Water, Tocopherol, Malic acid, Ascorbic acid, Tartaric acid, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Viola tricolor extract, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Parfum
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