Paula's choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 18 moreStrong evidence
“Developed with a unique blend of peptides and vegetable extracts to hydrate and boost visible lip volume while supporting healthy collagen levels for fuller, softer lips.”
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow 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~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolybutene~4.9–7.3%
Diisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Glyceryl behenate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateSynthetic beeswax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.3%
- 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 butterCetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateRicinus 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 oilDimethyl isosorbide~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbidePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.5–1.15%
- 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 tripeptide-38~0.4–0.95%
- 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-38Tridecapeptide-1~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPortulaca pilosa extract~0.35–0.85%
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPrunus domestica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilWater~0.15–0.7%
Sodium 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 hyaluronateTribehenin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.7%
- 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 oilLactic acid~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acidTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.1–0.35%
Vanillin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl behenate, Synthetic beeswax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Tridecapeptide-1, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Portulaca pilosa extract, Pentylene glycol, Prunus domestica seed oil, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Sucrose cocoate, Vanillin, Ci 15850
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Product summary
"Paula's choice - Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.40% - 0.95% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 1.15%). 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 22.10£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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