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GUERLAIN Superlips Lip Hero
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GUERLAIN Superlips Lip Hero

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Diisostearyl malate, Ricinus communis seed oil + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Incredibly rich and hydrating, with grapeseed extract, for soft, smooth, plumped lips in one step.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, 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).

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%
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~6.1–9.2%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~4.7–7%
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.~3–4.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~1.7–2.5%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~0.5–1.15%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.5–1.1%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.95–1.45%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.4–0.95%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.4–0.95%
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~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~23–34%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~6.1–9.2%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~3–4.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~0.4–1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Diisostearyl malate~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~6.1–9.2%
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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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.7–7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.4%
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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Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.7–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Polyethylene~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Octyldodecanol~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Stearalkonium hectorite~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

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Silica silylate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.5–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene carbonate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Limonene~0.35–0.75%
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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Palmitic acid~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bht~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Water~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Diisostearyl malate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Silica silylate, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Parfum, Propylene carbonate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Limonene, Palmitic acid, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Linalool, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ci 77891, Bht, Water, Ci 77491, Citral, Tocopherol

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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.

  1. 1
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Borosilicate Glasses as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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