
“The holy grail of lip plumper has arrived! LORAC's lightweight Holy Lips Plumping Serum delivers an instantly glazed-looking, voluptuous pout while also providing long term lip plumping benefits.”
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:
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, 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: cocos nucifera oil, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide.
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCreates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolChilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out
More about Capsicum frutescens fruit extractA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA 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 acetateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCauses redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier function
More about Methyl nicotinateIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA 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 butterMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineA 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
More about NiacinAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololA 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 Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamideHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterAn 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.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilBeing 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.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsCan 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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidDoes not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePolybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Silica dimethyl silylate, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Parfum, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyldecanol, Caprylyl glycol, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl nicotinate, Propylene carbonate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl vanillin, Persea gratissima oil, Mentha piperita oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caffeine, Niacin, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Silica, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Water, Brassica campestris sterols, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Diamond powder, Collagen amino acids, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Ci 77492, Ci 15850, Ci 77891
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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.
| LORACHoly Lips Plumping SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FENTY BEAUTY by RihannaLux Balm Ultra-Hydrating Cherry Lip Balm | Wet n WildCloud Pout Marshmallow Lip Mousse | Tower 28 BeautyLipSoftie™ Hydrating Lip Treatment Balm | |
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| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $20.00 | $15.72−$4.28 | $22.81+$2.81 | $16.00−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Agran Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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