Ishizawa-Lab Lip Aid Concentrated Plumper Lip Mask
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 7 moreWorks
“This special two-step treatment, once a week, delivers moisture to the stratum corneum with exfoliation and plumping formula.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Exfoliate and plump up vertical wrinkles with this 2-step lip care routine for once a week.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingAscorbic acid ~0.1–0.35%Under-dosed
“Exfoliate and plump up vertical wrinkles with this 2-step lip care routine for once a week.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolQuaternium-60~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateCellulose~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.4–0.9%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.65%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Water~0.15–0.55%
Glycerin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycereth-26~0.1–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.5%
- 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 butterVanillyl butyl ether~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractCoptis japonica root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractAscorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneButylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.2%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propylene glycol, Quaternium-60, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Cellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, 1,2-hexanediol, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vanillyl butyl ether, Punica granatum fruit extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Ascorbic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Bht, Parfum
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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.
| Ishizawa-LabLip Aid Concentrated Plumper Lip MaskYOUR PRODUCT | STARSKINreg; DREAMKISS Plumping and Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Lip Mask | CurrentBody SkinHydrogel Lip Mask | AnuaHeartleaf 80 Moisture Soothing Ampoule Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | $5.53 | $11.68+$6.15 | $33.41+$27.88 | $3.71−$1.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Allantoin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ishizawa-Lab - Lip Aid Concentrated Plumper Lip Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this lip product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.85% - 1.30%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.10% - 1.70%, glycerin 0.15% - 0.60% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 7.50$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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