Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Rose Hips Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Borage Oil, and Fruit Berry Wax work together to nourish lips, smooth the appearance of fine lines and instantly hydrate and plump for a softer, smoother, fuller appearance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, helianthus annuus 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Rose Hips Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Borage Oil, and Fruit Berry Wax work together to nourish lips, smooth the appearance of fine lines and instantly hydrate and plump for a softer, smoother, fuller appearance.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilRhus verniciflua peel wax~8.5–12.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus succedanea fruit wax~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.2–6.3%
- 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 oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTribehenin~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Mentha piperita oil~1.2–1.7%
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolBorago officinalis seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Rhus succedanea fruit wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Mentha piperita oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil
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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.
| Goldfaden MDLip TherapyYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CATripeptide Plumping Lip Balm | The INKEY List UKTripeptide Plumping Lip Balm | ZelensLip Enhancer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $22.17 | $12.99−$9.18 | $27.63+$5.46 | $26.43+$4.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Lip Therapy" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 1.50% - 2.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Price
The product retails for 38.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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