Works for
MoisturizingDiisostearyl malate, Squalane + 6 moreWorks
“This balmy alcohol-free formula gently tints the lips and doubles as a pampering lip mask, boosting the lips' natural hydration.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate.
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, ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Ethyl vanillin, Rosa hybrid flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecanol~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolGlyceryl isostearate~3.4–5.1%
Dextrin palmitate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateVp/hexadecene copolymer~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate~2.1–3.1%
Disteardimonium hectorite~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePhytosteryl isostearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.3–2%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.5%
- 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 triglycerideRicinus communis seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthyl vanillin~0.4–0.95%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilWater~0.4–0.9%
Mica~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaRosa hybrid flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.3–0.75%
Calcium titanium borosilicate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alumina~0.4–0.95%
- 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 AluminaCalcium sodium borosilicate~0.3–0.7%
Silica~0.35–0.85%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTin oxide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
- 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 dioxideCi 77891~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.1–0.5%
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.45%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.35%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl isostearate, Dextrin palmitate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Phytosteryl isostearate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethyl vanillin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Water, Mica, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium titanium borosilicate, Alumina, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 15850, Ci 19140
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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.
| Natasha DenonaHy-Gen Lip SerumYOUR PRODUCT | COVER FXBrightening Booster Drops | RyorSatin Ceramides Serum | Balea MedUltra Sensitiv Intensiv serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 23% | 20% |
| Price | — | — | $37.96 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Undaria Pinnatifida Extract | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Natasha Denona - Hy-Gen Lip Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Natasha Denona" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 13.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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