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RoC Skincare DERM CORREXION Lip Volumizer
RoC Skincare

RoC Skincare DERM CORREXION Lip Volumizer

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Isosorbide dicaprylate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 16 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Formulated with 25% filling ingredients, Hyaluronic Acid Filling Spheres volumize to deliver enhanced fullness and 48hrs of deep hydration.”
Source: RoC Skincare

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, caprylyl 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: isosorbide dicaprylate, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Isosorbide dicaprylateHero· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier~1.9–2.9%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.5–1.2%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.2–6.2%
Ethyl linoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~1–1.5%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.7–4%
Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.4–0.95%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.9–1.35%
Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~6.2–9.2%
Shea butter ethyl estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.35–0.75%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.3–1.9%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~23–34%
Ethyl oleate· EmollientEffect: LowEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell~0.4–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.4–0.9%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
Anti-aging
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“RoC’s powerful Pro-Collagen Peptide* actively smooths for younger-looking lips with more defined contours.”
Source: RoC Skincare

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~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Capsicum frutescens fruit extractChilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it outHigh~0.45–1%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Methyl nicotinateCauses redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier functionHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Ethyl linoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lackingMedium~1–1.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.9–1.35%est.
Swertia chirata extractA plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethyl oleateEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smellMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%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~0.3–0.75%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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 texture3/5~6.2–9.2%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.3–1.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.2–0.75%est.
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~6.2–9.2%
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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Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~5.5–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Synthetic beeswax~4.2–6.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Synthetic wax~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Squalane~2.7–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Isosorbide dicaprylate~1.9–2.9%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier

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Shea butter ethyl esters~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethyl linoleate~1–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatory

Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.5–1.2%
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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Capsicum frutescens fruit extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Chilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out

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Punica granatum flower extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Swertia chirata extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Ethyl oleate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell

More about Ethyl oleate
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Canola oil~0.4–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethyl linolenate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lecithin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
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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Trihydroxystearin~0.35–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a gel-like product texture

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Ethyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethyl palmitate
Water~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethyl stearate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ethyl stearate
Glyceryl behenate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Euphorbia cerifera wax
Sorbitan oleate~0.2–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sorbitan oleate
Glucomannan~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Glucomannan
Methyl nicotinate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Causes redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier function

More about Methyl nicotinate
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Synthetic beeswax, Synthetic wax, Squalane, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethyl linoleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Punica granatum flower extract, Swertia chirata extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Ethyl oleate, Zingiber officinale root oil, Canola oil, Ethyl linolenate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ethyl palmitate, Water, Ethyl stearate, Glyceryl behenate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Sorbitan oleate, Glucomannan, Methyl nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 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
    Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylatepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathwayncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgarisonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
RoC Skincare DERM CORREXION Lip Volumizer
RoC SkincareDERM CORREXION Lip Volumizer
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