pH Advantage

pH Advantage Lip Advantage

Name: pH Advantage - Lip Advantage
Brand: pH Advantage

Efficacy58/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Acetyl hexapeptide-37 + 11 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“The visual perception of a fuller lip will be increased while providing moisture to maintain softness and beauty.”

Source: Skinstore

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: aminobutyric acid, 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: beeswax, glycine soja oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl oligopeptide

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~1.3–1.6%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.2–0.4%

Palmitoyl oligopeptideHeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%

Aminobutyric acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHas been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing~3.1–3.8%

Acetyl hexapeptide-37HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.2%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.45–0.7%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~7.1–8.6%

Polysilicone-11Effect: LowA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~4.2–5.1%

Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.55–0.85%

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.85%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.8%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.7–2%

Anti-aging

Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 2 more

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“GABA will relax the fine facial lines and will noticeably reduce the appearance of deeper wrinkles.”

Source: Skinstore

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl oligopeptide. 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.

Acetyl hexapeptide-37Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.2%

Palmitoyl oligopeptideKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%

Aminobutyric acidEffect: LowHas been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing~3.1–3.8%

Retinyl palmitateUnder-dosedEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.2–0.35%

Exfoliation

Retinyl palmitate

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Lip Advantage will relieve areas of lip dryness and chapped appearances through gentle exfoliation.”

Source: Skinstore

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Retinyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.4–1.8%est.

Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarateUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.65%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateA stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.45–0.7%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.2–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Polysilicone-11~4.2–5.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

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Aminobutyric acid~3.1–3.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing

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Centella asiatica root extract~2.3–2.9%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butylene glycol~1.7–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Portulaca oleracea extract~1.4–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Beeswax~1.3–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Behenoyl stearic acid~0.95–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Barium sulfate~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.6–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Tribehenin~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate

Glycine soja oil~0.2–0.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ceramide-3

Not recognized

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.25–0.5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingCleansingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Acetyl hexapeptide-37~0.1–0.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Silica~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ci 77492~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Aminobutyric acid, Centella asiatica root extract, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Butylene glycol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Beeswax, Behenoyl stearic acid, Barium sulfate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Silica, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Tribehenin, Propylparaben, Retinyl palmitate, Glycine soja oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Unknown, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492

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Product summary

"pH Advantage - Lip Advantage" 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 lip sunscreen includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.35%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.10% - 0.20% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.25% - 0.50%). 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.