Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“See younger looking skin in just 2 weeks No7 Protect and Perfect Lip Care is a rich, conditioning balm that gives your lips an intense boost of moisture for 24 hours whilst protecting your skin to delay the signs of ageing.”
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:
glycerin, butylene 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“See younger looking skin in just 2 weeks No7 Protect and Perfect Lip Care is a rich, conditioning balm that gives your lips an intense boost of moisture for 24 hours whilst protecting your skin to delay the signs of ageing.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4–4.8%
- 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 glycolDiisopropyl dimer dilinoleate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2%
- 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 butterLanolin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinCetearyl olivate~1.2–1.4%
Paraffinum liquidum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSorbitan olivate~0.7–1%
C18-36 acid glycol ester~0.6–0.9%
Dimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconeTapioca starch~0.45–0.7%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineParaffin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCera microcristallina~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.3–0.55%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethyl vanillin~0.2–0.4%
Palmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAscorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Sodium saccharin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.25%
- 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-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.2%
- 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-7Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lanolin, Cetearyl olivate, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbitan olivate, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Dimethicone, Tapioca starch, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Paraffin, Xanthan gum, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Ethyl vanillin, Palmitic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium saccharin, Carbomer, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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Product summary
"No7 - Protect & Perfect Lip Care" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Anti-oxidation, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.20% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%). 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "No7" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 6.49£ 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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- 2
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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