Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 16 moreStrong evidence
“Anti-aging actions by smoothing and preventing lines on lip contour, promoting a more youthful appearance.”
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:
faex, 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: glycine soja oil, persea gratissima oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Anti-aging actions by smoothing and preventing lines on lip contour, promoting a more youthful appearance.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isohexadecane~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePersea gratissima oil~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilIsodecyl citrate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl maleate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients, create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen
More about Dicaprylyl maleateTricaprylyl citrate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolZea mays germ oil~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sorbeth-30~0.65–0.95%
Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateSorbitan isostearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePeg-2 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.65%
Ozokerite~0.4–0.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.6%
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearatePropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAcetylated glycol stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tristearin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMagnesium stearate~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Hydrogenated castor oilSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.45%
Tribehenin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninFaex~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexYeast 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 extractMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Tuna extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPropylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Carbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acetatePalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oligopeptidePalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.1–0.2%
- 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 pentapeptide-4Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Persea gratissima oil, Isodecyl citrate, Dicaprylyl maleate, Tricaprylyl citrate, Octyldodecanol, Zea mays germ oil, Sorbeth-30, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Sorbitan isostearate, Peg-2 hydrogenated castor oil, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Magnesium sulfate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene glycol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Acetylated glycol stearate, Tristearin, Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Parfum, Magnesium stearate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrogenated castor oil, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tribehenin, Faex, Yeast extract, Methylparaben, Unknown, Tuna extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Sothys - Secrets Intensive Lip Care" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (faex, glycerin, hydrolyzed wheat protein and butylene glycol) 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 (glycine soja oil, persea gratissima oil, ethylhexyl palmitate, hydrogenated castor oil and dicaprylyl maleate) 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 (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.10% - 0.20% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.20% - 0.40%). 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
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.
Price
The product retails for 34.40$ in the United States.
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from medium-chain triglyceridesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Dicaprylyl maleate--an emerging cosmetic allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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