Medicube PDRN Peptide Glossy Lip Balm 10g
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with skin-repairing PDRN, this lip balm intensely moisturises dry, chapped lips while promoting regeneration.”
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:
carnosine, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia japonica flower extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, carnosine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium 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 malatePhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateButyrospermum parkii butter~4.6–6.9%
- 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 butterPolyisobutene~3.7–5.6%
Hydrogenated polydecene~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMicrocrystalline wax~2.1–3.2%
Ceresin~1.6–2.4%
Dipropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinBisabolol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 BisabololWater~0.8–1.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.95–1.45%
- 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 dioxideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–1.35%
- 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 triglycerideSilica dimethyl silylate~0.55–1.25%
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidAdenosine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAlumina~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaStearic acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAluminum hydroxide~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideCi 73360~0.35–0.8%
Ci 77742~0.35–0.8%
Ci 42090~0.35–0.8%
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilSodium dna~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Akebia quinata extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePropanediol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrolyzed collagen~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenCamellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.45%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.45%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Carnosine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosinePalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.1–0.4%
- 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-5Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.15–0.55%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Yeast beta-glucan~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polydecene, Microcrystalline wax, Ceresin, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Water, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica dimethyl silylate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Adenosine, Alumina, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 73360, Ci 77742, Ci 42090, Camellia japonica seed oil, Sodium dna, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Akebia quinata extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Camellia japonica flower extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Carnosine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Yeast beta-glucan
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy PDRN Peptide Glossy Lip Balm in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.10% - 0.40%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.45% and acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.45%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, 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 they are helpful. Peptides 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.
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.95%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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