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Rhode peptide lip tint espresso
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Rhode peptide lip tint espresso

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Diisostearyl malate + 13 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Peptide Lip Tint is a nourishing formula with a hint of tint that hydrates and replenishes lips while leaving a glossy, high-shine finish.”
Source: Rhode

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, orbignya oleifera seed oil.

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: palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.1%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~5.3–8%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.1–7.6%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Key active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.3–1.9%
Orbignya oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.45–1.05%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~0.35–0.85%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~22–34%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.4–2.2%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1–1.45%
Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.35%
Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.35–0.85%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 more
May help

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.1%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~5.1–7.6%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.~0.4–0.95%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.3–8%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.45–1.1%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~0.4–0.95%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~0.4–0.95%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.3%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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~5.1–7.6%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diisostearyl malate~5.3–8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.1–7.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Polybutene~3.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Microcrystalline wax~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Synthetic beeswax~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Synthetic wax~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Octyldodecanol~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Triethyl citrate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
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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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.4–0.95%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.45–1.1%
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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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

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Lactic acid~0.35–0.85%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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)

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Tribehenin~0.4–0.9%
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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Stevioside~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
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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Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.8%
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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Iron oxides~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090
Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polybutene, Microcrystalline wax, Synthetic beeswax, Synthetic wax, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Triethyl citrate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Lactic acid, Tribehenin, Stevioside, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbitan isostearate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium hectorite, O-cymen-5-ol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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    Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Rhode peptide lip tint espresso
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