Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ceramide ap + 16 moreStrong evidence
“This lip gel provides meltdown relief for dry lips and seals in moisture for 12 hours of hydration.”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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: cholesterol, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol + 1 moreModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDicaprylyl ether~6.4–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlycerin~4.8–7.2%
- 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 GlycerinEthylcellulose~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~2.7–4.1%
Propanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSucrose laurate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSucrose palmitate~1.4–2.1%
Propylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 glycolPanthenol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCapryloyl glycine~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerCeramide ap~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide np~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEctoin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateLactic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMagnesium sulfate~0.2–0.7%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.8%
- 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-1Phytosphingosine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolTribehenin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidIngredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Ethylcellulose, Water, Propanediol, Sucrose laurate, Sucrose palmitate, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Capryloyl glycine, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Citric acid, Ectoin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Lactic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Phytosphingosine, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Triethyl citrate, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Salicylic acid
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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.
| Kiehl'sUltra Meltdown Mending Lip GelYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Gel Moisturiser | BootsSkin Clear Overnight & Redness Blemish Balm with niacinamide | SVRXERIAL 30 Crème Pieds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 58% | 54% |
| Price | $19.00 | $2.68−$16.32 | $5.31−$13.69 | $14.71−$4.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 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
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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