Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Isononyl isononanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCeresin~4.7–7.1%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCera microcristallina~4.1–6.1%
- 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 microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~2.9–4.4%
Cera microcristallina~2.4–3.6%
- 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~1.9–2.9%
Diisostearyl malate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateKaolin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinMica~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateSynthetic wax~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEthylene/propylene copolymer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- 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 triglycerideSilica dimethyl silylate~0.35–0.8%
Dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTribehenin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePropylene carbonate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- 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 butterPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.7%
- 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-1Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 15850~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Isononyl isononanoate, Ceresin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Silica, Diisostearyl malate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Kaolin, Mica, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl caprylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Propylene carbonate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Benzyl benzoate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, 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.
| JouerBalm BoucheYOUR PRODUCT | RhodePeptide Lip Treatment Unscented | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | MACWild Cherry Prep and Prime Lip | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $28.82 | — | $29.22 | $25.18−$3.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Jouer - Balm Bouche" is effective for: Moisturizing
It could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Jouer" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 21.80£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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