Sisley-Paris Eye and Lip Contour Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed soy proteinGood evidence
“Smooth and moisturize the skin around the eyes and lips”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydrolyzed soy protein~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinSolanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~1–1.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid
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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
- 2Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5
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