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Sanitas Skincare Redensifying Lip Complex
Sanitas Skincare

Sanitas Skincare Redensifying Lip Complex

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Mangifera indica seed butter + 12 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“With the help of powerful hyaluronic acid and peptides, this lip treatment promotes softer and fuller lips while diminishing the appearance of lip wrinkles.Key Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and plumps lips Omega Fatty Acids lock in moisture and encourage fuller, softer lips Peptides help stimulate collagen production and fill in fine lines and lip wrinkles Key Benefits Hydrating lip therapy Restores volume and lip definition Instantly softens lips and rebuilds fullness over time Vegan, non-comedogenic”
Source: Dermstore

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.

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, copernicia cerifera wax.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38

Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~4.6–6.8%
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.~5.8–8.8%
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~0.15–0.65%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.5–1.2%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~1.1–1.6%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~1.9–2.8%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.3–2%
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~22–34%
Portulaca pilosa extractEffect: Low~0.15–0.7%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.6–2.4%
Lauryl laurateEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.1%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.45–1.05%
Anti-aging
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“With the help of powerful hyaluronic acid and peptides, this lip treatment promotes softer and fuller lips while diminishing the appearance of lip wrinkles.Key Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and plumps lips Omega Fatty Acids lock in moisture and encourage fuller, softer lips Peptides help stimulate collagen production and fill in fine lines and lip wrinkles Key Benefits Hydrating lip therapy Restores volume and lip definition Instantly softens lips and rebuilds fullness over time Vegan, non-comedogenic”
Source: Dermstore

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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-38Key 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%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~1.9–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%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~5.8–8.8%est.
Lauryl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.8–4.1%est.
Amorphophallus konjac root powder—Medium~0.55–1.25%est.
Portulaca pilosa extract—Medium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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 texture3/5~1.3–2%est.
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Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.8–8.8%
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.

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Mangifera indica seed butter~4.6–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Lauryl olivate~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lauryl laurate~2.8–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~1.9–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
Octyldodecanol~1.6–2.4%
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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.3–2%
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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Trihydroxystearin~1.1–1.6%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
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-38~0.5–1.2%
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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Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Portulaca pilosa extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Sucrose cocoate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Beeswax~0.15–0.65%
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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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Lauryl olivate, Lauryl laurate, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan isostearate, Portulaca pilosa extract, Sucrose cocoate, Beeswax, Copernicia cerifera wax, Parfum

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Product summary

"Sanitas Skincare - Redensifying Lip Complex" is effective for: Moisturizing

It could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.50% - 1.20%). 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.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their applicationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
Sanitas Skincare Redensifying Lip Complex
Sanitas SkincareRedensifying Lip Complex
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