LORAC Holy Lips Plumping Serum

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function

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

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

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

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation