Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Oenothera biennis oil + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Nourishing Lip Polish”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
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: linoleic acid
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“The lip exfoliator features a massaging applicator, which stimulates circulation, providing a healthy, plumped effect to your pout.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil + 5 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi seed oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilShorea robusta resin~8.1–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5–7.5%
- 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 butterSilica~3.6–5.3%
Octyldodecanol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCera alba~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedXylitol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
- 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 acetateCitrus paradisi seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oenothera biennis oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilCamellia japonica seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilLinoleic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Shorea robusta resin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cera alba, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Xylitol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PixiNourishing Lip PolishYOUR PRODUCT | U BeautyThe Plasma Lip Compound | Drunk ElephantLippe Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $12.00 | $68.00+$56.00 | $6.68−$5.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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