PRODUCT REVIEW
SkinMedica HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $68.00
More options from: $68.00
Price as of 11/5/2023 1:34 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Plumps the appearance of lips Improves overall lip condition and hydrates Visibly enhances rosiness Visibly smooths fine lines
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Plumps the appearance of lips Improves overall lip condition and hydrates Visibly enhances rosiness Visibly smooths fine lines
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
alteromonas ferment extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
glycerin
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
CA Retailers
AU Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
pullulan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
decyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
porphyridium cruentum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
plankton extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| SkinMedica - HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System |  Formula - Absolute Lip Eye Cream |  Elizabeth Grant - Supreme Active Marine Plasma Deep Infusion |  Payot - Hydra 24 + Regard Moisturising and Anti-Fatigue Eye Roll-On |  ISDIN - Isdinceutics Prevent Hyaluronic Moisture Oily and Combination Skin |  Cetaphil - Restoring Water Gel |  Elishacoy - Hydro Save Plan Cream |  Lumene - Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Moisture Balm |  Murad - Moisturisers Nutrient-Charged Water Gel |  Collistar - Fresh Moisturising Gelée Cream |  endota spa - Peptide Firming Moisturiser | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
57%
|
52%
|
52%
|
51%
|
49%
|
48%
|
48%
|
48%
|
48%
|
48%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
polysilicone-11
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Show more
Potential irritants
pullulan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
decyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
porphyridium cruentum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
plankton extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Show more
All ingredients
dimethicone
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Polysilicone-11, Bis-peg-8 dimethicone, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Vitis vinifera flower cell extract, Vibrio alginolyticus ferment filtrate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Whey protein, Plankton extract, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Algin, Caprylyl glycol, Pullulan, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Pentylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Sodium citrate, Sea water, Sucrose palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Decyl glucoside, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycine soja oil, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Benzyl nicotinate, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Aroma, Cinnamal
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics