NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Petrolatum + 3 moreStrong evidence
“A powerful and protective humectant guards against moisture loss, ensuring lasting softness, comfort, and hydration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, petrolatum.
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, petrolatum
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Lactic acidModerate evidence
“With nourishing actives, it maximizes moisture and cushions dry lips while lessening the look of vertical lines.”
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: Parfum, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumEthylhexyl palmitate~8.6–12.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTribehenin~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~3.1–4.7%
- 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-1Lactic acid~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidParfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.4–0.9%
Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Lactic acid, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| NourishMaxLip Plumper Peptide Complex BalmYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINHyaluronic Acid Lip Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% |
| Price | $29.00 | $50.00+$21.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"NourishMax - Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.90% - 2.80%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 3.10% - 4.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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