Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer Shine Balm
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Cera microcristallina + 12 moreStrong evidence
“A lightweight, moisture-rich balm with a hint of color for smooth, shiny, kissable, baby-soft lips that nurtures, conditions, and hydrates for visible fullness.”
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-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum parkii butterModerate evidence
“Helps create the look of visually-fuller lips while decreasing the appearance of fine lines. . Shea Butter.”
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Aroma + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecanol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateTriethylhexanoin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCeresin~2.8–4.1%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic wax~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCera microcristallina~1.6–2.4%
- 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~1.2–1.7%
Cera microcristallina~1.1–1.6%
- 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 microcristallinaCandelilla cera~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSorbitan sesquioleate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateAroma~0.4–0.95%
Parfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 caprylateTribehenin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCopernicia cerifera cera~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- 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-1~0.35–0.8%
- 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-1Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.15–0.7%
Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCi 77891~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.75%
- 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~0.15–0.5%
- 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 15850~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 77007~0.1–0.3%
Ultramarines~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Synthetic wax, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Aroma, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Tribehenin, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 15850, Ci 77007, Ultramarines
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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.
| Jouer CosmeticsEssential Lip Enhancer Shine BalmYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGELip Treatment Balm | FENTY BEAUTY by RihannaGloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream | Jouer CosmeticsBalm Bouche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | $18.53 | $21.04+$2.51 | $19.29+$0.76 | $29.00+$10.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Retinyl Palmitate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Jouer Cosmetics - Essential Lip Enhancer Shine Balm" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.80%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.92£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.00CA$ 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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