SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair Cream
Works for
ExfoliationHydroxyethyl urea, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks well
“Botanical emollients in Antioxidant Lip Repair hydrate and heal dry, cracked lips, while an AHA-free exfoliating complex accelerates cell renewal to smooth deep lip lines.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Glycerin + 21 moreWorks well
“Antioxidant Lip Repair Cream”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Emollient treatment helps improve environmental damage, while smoothing and refining the lips surface SKIN TYPES Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive SKIN CONCERN Sensitized, Dehydrated, Discoloration, Acne, Aging FEATURES This potent treatment helps fight the signs environmental damage, while smoothing and rehydrating the lip surface.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinCera microcristallina~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~2.4–2.9%
Dimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeUndecane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~1.3–1.6%
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeSilica~1.3–1.5%
Alcohol denat.~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneEthylhexyl palmitate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolMagnesium sulfate~0.4–0.6%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTribehenin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolFaex extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractYeast extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractLactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Silybum marianum extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycerin, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Dimethicone, Undecane, Tridecane, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Silica, Alcohol denat., Tocopheryl acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Tocopherol, Magnesium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tribehenin, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethyl urea, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Lactic acid, Biosaccharide gum-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Silybum marianum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown
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| SkinCeuticalsAntioxidant Lip Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceTargeted Lip Filler | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHylaboost Hyaluronic Lip Fix | Jouer CosmeticsBalm Bouche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | $46.00 | $24.08−$21.92 | $10.71−$35.29 | $29.00−$17.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Antioxidant Lip Repair Cream" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Price
The product retails from 46.00$ up to 55.50$ in the United States and from 39.75£ up to 55.54£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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