Indeed Labs Hydraluron + Tinted Lip Treatment
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) + 14 moreWorks well
“Featuring a blend of pomegranate sterols, coffee and tropical fruit extracts, the treatment works to hydrate lips, while providing a sheer veil of colour.”
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, caprylyl 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
“Offering a plumping effect, Volulip™ and ultra-filling spheres™ work to smooth out lines and promote lip elasticity.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Punica granatum extract + 10 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~23–34%
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPunica granatum sterols~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isosorbide disunflowerseedate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxystearic acid~1.3–1.9%
Mangifera indica seed butter~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.2%
- 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 acetateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoatePolyethylene~0.8–1.25%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.35–0.85%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolStearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPalmitic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPortulaca pilosa extract~0.15–0.5%
Trihydroxystearin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSucrose cocoate~0.1–0.5%
Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractGarcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Garcinia mangostana fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.05–0.3%
- 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-38Glucomannan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 73360~0.05–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 15850~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Punica granatum sterols, Isosorbide disunflowerseedate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Hydroxystearic acid, Mangifera indica seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Polyethylene, Silica dimethyl silylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Stearic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sorbitan isostearate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Palmitic acid, Portulaca pilosa extract, Trihydroxystearin, Sucrose cocoate, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Glucomannan, Ci 73360, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850
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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.
| Indeed LabsHydraluron + Tinted Lip TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CATripeptide Plumping Berry Lip Balm | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | cocokindceramide lip blur balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | — | $14.00 | $29.58 | $11.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Indeed Labs - Hydraluron + Tinted Lip Treatment" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl palmitate and hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.10%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 33.77A$ in Australia, for 14.99$ in the United States, for 14.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.30CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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