Jouer Cosmetics Essential Hydrating Matte Lip Balm
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Essential Hydrating Matte Lip Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, copernicia cerifera wax.
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
“And for the pièce de resistance, a unique ‘maxi lip’ complex plumps the lips – decreasing the look of fine lines and working towards a visibly fuller finish in one fell swoop.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateKaolin~4.6–7%
- 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~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDicaprylyl carbonate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCeresin~2.6–3.9%
Diisostearyl malate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCopernicia cerifera cera~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCandelilla cera~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateSilica~0.6–1.4%
Ozokerite~0.35–0.8%
Cera microcristallina~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.35–0.75%
Cera microcristallina~0.35–0.8%
- 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 microcristallinaSorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
- 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 silylate~0.3–0.75%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.7%
- 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 DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTribehenin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.7%
- 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 caprylateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acetateSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.65%
- 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-1~0.15–0.55%
- 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-1Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Kaolin, Mica, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ceresin, Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Silica, Ozokerite, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica silylate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, Glyceryl caprylate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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Product summary
"Jouer Cosmetics - Essential Hydrating Matte Lip Balm" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.55%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen 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 from 22.00$ up to 48.00$ in the United States, for 15.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 29.00CA$ in Canada.
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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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