Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cera alba + 8 moreWorks well
“An indispensable match for your lipstick, the first smoothing base in stick form that defines, smoothes, and plumps the lips, leaving them perfectly prepared for lasting lipstick hold.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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: cera alba, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingSide benefit · Atelocollagen, TocopherolMay help
This product contains atelocollagen. 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 6 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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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateTriisocetyl citrate~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerCera alba~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaIsostearyl hydroxystearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cera microcristallina~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaSilica~1.6–2.4%
Candelilla cera~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateMyristyl lactate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ci 77891~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–1.35%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateVanillin~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.5–1.15%
Trihydroxystearin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinPropyl gallate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 benzoateCi 77491~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Atelocollagen~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about AtelocollagenSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBht~0.15–0.55%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Ci 77499~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Triisocetyl citrate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cera alba, Isostearyl hydroxystearate, Cera microcristallina, Silica, Candelilla cera, Diisostearyl malate, Myristyl lactate, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Vanillin, Ci 77492, Trihydroxystearin, Propyl gallate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl benzoate, Ci 77491, Atelocollagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Bht, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Ci 77499, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol
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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.
| GUERLAINLiplift Lip PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | MUA Makeup AcademyPRO / BASE Refresh & Revive Under Eye Primer | Elizabeth ArdenFlawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 30% |
| Price | — | — | $18.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"GUERLAIN - Liplift Lip Primer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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