Works for
MoisturizingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Acetyl heptapeptide-9 + 10 moreWorks well
“This opulently nourishing lip balm with anti-ageing actives will give lips a soft wash of natural colour and shine while delivering skin-rejuvenating benefits.”
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:
dextran, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl heptapeptide-9, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
Anti-agingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Acetyl heptapeptide-9 + 3 moreMay help
“This opulently nourishing lip balm with anti-ageing actives will give lips a soft wash of natural colour and shine while delivering skin-rejuvenating benefits.”
This product contains acetyl heptapeptide-9, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~28–35%
- 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 oilPolybutene~5.9–7.3%
Tridecyl trimellitate~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~3.9–4.8%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateHomosalate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateSynthetic wax~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxDiisostearyl malate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateBenzophenone-3~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.5%
- 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 butterGlycerin~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~0.95–1.15%
Rosa canina fruit oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaParfum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneRosa alba leaf cell extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tin oxide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePunica granatum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractDextran~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinBeta-carotene~0.45–0.7%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.35–0.65%
- 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 Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Gold~0.3–0.55%
Acetyl heptapeptide-9~0.3–0.55%
- 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 Acetyl heptapeptide-9Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateColloidal gold~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 75470~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Polybutene, Tridecyl trimellitate, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Synthetic wax, Diisostearyl malate, Benzophenone-3, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Parfum, Limonene, Rosa alba leaf cell extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Tin oxide, Punica granatum fruit extract, Dextran, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Gold, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Citric acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Colloidal gold, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470
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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.
| RodialRose Gold Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | DermelectDermelect 4-in-1 Smooth Lip Solution - Obsessive Full Power Red | NiveaA Kiss of Shimmer Radiant Lip Care | LabelloMen Active Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | — | — | $28.60 | $8.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Avobenzone | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | — | — | SPF 10 | — |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Rodial - Rose Gold Lip Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Rodial - Rose Gold Lip Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (dextran, glycerin and hydrolyzed wheat protein) 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 (butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil, diisostearyl malate and tridecyl trimellitate) 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.35% - 0.65% and acetyl heptapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Rodial" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
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