Kate Somerville HydraKate Pro-Collagen Lip Oil Elixir
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 moreGood evidence
“The lightweight, moisture-rich treatment with Pro-Collagen Complex and Hyaluronic Acid quenches lips for an instantly fuller, seriously hydrated pout.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sodium hyaluronate, alaria esculenta extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingAlaria esculenta extract, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Instantly smooths + plumps lip lines”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~22–33%
Tridecyl trimellitate~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.8–7.1%
- 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 oilPrunus domestica seed oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%
- 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 triglycerideSodium hyaluronate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOryza sativa bran extract~1.7–2.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePunica granatum flower extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractAlaria esculenta extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Polybutene, Tridecyl trimellitate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Punica granatum flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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