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MoisturizingSqualane, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Infuse lips with both instant and long-lasting hydration with this gel-like balm, that melts into an oil upon application to replenish lost lipids and leave lips feeling nourished, replenished and moisturised.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~5.3–7.9%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.4–5.1%
- 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 triglycerideWater~2.2–3.3%
Sucrose laurate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSucrose stearate~1.6–2.5%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCymbopogon flexuosus oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.85–1.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilGlyceryl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citral~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Sucrose laurate, Sucrose stearate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Glyceryl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Medik8Mutiny Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleDry Skin Saver | iS ClinicalYouth Eye Complex | VichyAqualia Thermal Night Care Spa Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $50.00 | $110.00 | $33.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Dimethiconol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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