IsaDora

Lip Booster Plumping and Hydrating Gloss

Name: IsaDora - Lip Booster Plumping and Hydrating Gloss
Brand: IsaDora

Efficacy 37/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

5 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, 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).

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1Role: Under-dosedA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%

CERA MICROCRISTALLINARole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~3.6–5.3%

GLYCINE SOJA OILRole: Key activeA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.1–0.4%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~0.4–0.9%

RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~2.7–4%

Anti-aging

1 ingredient contributes at the levels below

Weak evidence

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1Role: Under-dosedA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%

Cera microcristallinaRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~3.6–5.3%

Ricinus communis seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~2.7–4%

Ethylhexyl palmitateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.3–2%

Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~0.4–0.9%

Glycine soja oilRole: Key activeA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.1–0.4%

Irritancy

14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Menthol—High~0.95–1.45%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.

Methyl nicotinateCauses redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier functionHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Capsicum frutescens fruit extractChilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it outHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%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 consistencyLow~2.7–4%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~0.5–1.2%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.55–1.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.2–0.75%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.15–0.55%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Low~0.1–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

Ethylhexyl palmitate ~1.3–2% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~1.3–2%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Med~0.1–0.4%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels