Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Dramatically improve lip hydration with a combination of advanced peptides, hydrators and Ultra Filling Spheres, which work together to instantly hydrate, plump and boost lip volume.”
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: beeswax, ricinus communis seed oil.
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, petrolatum
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Combat fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area with powerful peptides that stimulate the production of collagen and various extracellular matrix proteins to increase lip volume and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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 PetrolatumHydrogenated polyisobutene~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerBeeswax~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxEthylhexyl palmitate~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateTocopherol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 TocopherolTribehenin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninParfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRicinus communis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- 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 oilSorbitan isostearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium saccharin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca pilosa extract~0.35–0.85%
Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerBht~0.15–0.65%
Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSucrose cocoate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.45%
- 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-38~0.05–0.2%
- 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 tripeptide-38Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Parfum, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium saccharin, Portulaca pilosa extract, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Bht, Trihydroxystearin, Sucrose cocoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Amorphophallus konjac root powder
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| PCA SKINHyaluronic Acid Lip BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $47.00 | $19.20−$27.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "PCA SKIN - Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. PCA SKIN - Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster ticks this box. Humectants in this product (sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, petrolatum, beeswax, ricinus communis seed oil and ethylhexyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
Irritation risk
This lip product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 47.00$ in the United States, for 61.00CA$ in Canada, for 84.28A$ in Australia and for 42.00£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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