Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 moreWorks well
“Luxurious nourishing lip balm helps improve the look and feel of lips for a pillowy, supple, glossy effect.”
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, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, TocopherolMay help
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrogenated polydecene~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePolybutene~4.5–6.8%
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- 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 triglycerideMicrocrystalline wax~2–3%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterEthylhexyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSilica dimethyl silylate~1.1–1.7%
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilOryza sativa bran extract~0.55–1.25%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractPortulaca pilosa extract~0.4–0.95%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractZingiber officinale root oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateRaphanus sativus root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilMontmorillonite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteMica~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.15–0.6%
- 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-38Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerMentha piperita oil~0.1–0.5%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acetateCapsicum frutescens fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSucrose cocoate~0.15–0.6%
Methyl nicotinate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 nicotinatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateMaltodextrin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinWater~0.15–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLimonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.8%
- 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 77491~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.1–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.45%
- 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 oxidesBlue 1 lake~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.4%
Ci 73360~0.1–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polydecene, Polybutene, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Microcrystalline wax, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Portulaca pilosa extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Raphanus sativus root extract, Glycine soja oil, Montmorillonite, Mica, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Tocopherol, Sucrose cocoate, Methyl nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Maltodextrin, Water, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Limonene, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Blue 1 lake, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 73360, 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.
| OurselfLip ConditionerYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | Indeed LabsHydraluron Tinted Lip Treatment - Peach | TopicalsSlick Salve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $19.20 | $20.06 | $16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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