Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with caffeine, ginger, menthol, and vitamin B3, this clear, hydrating lip gloss gives a long-lasting plumping effect. Read more”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: glycine soja oil, isocetyl stearate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Ethyl vanillin, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolybutene~4.3–6.5%
Dicaprylyl ether~4.4–6.6%
- 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 etherOctyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~2.7–4.1%
Octyldodecanol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerIsocetyl stearate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateTriethylhexanoin~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTriisodecyl trimellitate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 bentonite~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateEthyl vanillin~0.3–0.75%
Caffeine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCapsicum frutescens resin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chilli 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 extractNiacin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about NiacinMethyl nicotinate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Causes 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 nicotinateZingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.75%
- 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-1Menthol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycine soja oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlyceryl behenate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenatePropylene carbonate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonatePhenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCanola oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilBht~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polybutene, Dicaprylyl ether, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Isocetyl stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Triisodecyl trimellitate, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Diisostearyl malate, Ethyl vanillin, Caffeine, Capsicum frutescens resin, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Niacin, Methyl nicotinate, Zingiber officinale root oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Menthol, Glycine soja oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl behenate, Propylene carbonate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Tribehenin, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Canola oil, Unknown, Bht
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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.
| NABLAViper Lip PlumperYOUR PRODUCT | GatineauDefi Lift Volumising Peptide Lip Treatment | FacileTinted Lip Jelly - Rouge | Burberry BeautyKisses Lip Lacquer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $42.31 | $15.00 | $39.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"NABLA - Viper Lip Plumper" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.75%). 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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