The INKEY List CA Tripeptide Plumping Mocha Brown Lip Balm
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 21 moreStrong evidence
“Specially formulated to hydrate, repair and plump lips, the tinted balm works over time to visibly increase lip volume leaving lips looking naturally fuller and healthier without any tingle or irritation.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Formulated with 6% Tripeptide Complex, to visibly increase lip volume over time for plumper-looking, more defined lips, together with 6% Ultra Filling Spheres which deliver Hyaluronic Acid to the lip to plump, retain moisture and help to fill fine lines, Tripeptide Lip Balm enhances fullness, defines lip contours, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and creasing around the mouth.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 Ricinus communis seed oilHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~4.6–6.9%
Glyceryl rosinate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEthylhexyl palmitate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCandelilla cera~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica seed butter~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilSqualane~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated olive oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl behenate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesTribehenin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolPortulaca pilosa extract~0.15–0.6%
Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 oilIsononyl isononanoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSucrose cocoate~0.15–0.55%
Brassica alba sprout extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.65%
- 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-1Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.15–0.5%
- 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-38Talc~0.2–0.75%
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateStearalkonium hectorite~0.15–0.5%
Glucomannan~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPropylene carbonate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCi 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.1–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Glyceryl rosinate, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Candelilla cera, Mangifera indica seed butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Squalane, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated olive oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl behenate, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Tribehenin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Portulaca pilosa extract, Trihydroxystearin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Sucrose cocoate, Brassica alba sprout extract, Tin oxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Isopropyl myristate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Talc, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Glucomannan, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propylene carbonate, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 42090, Ci 15850, Ci 77499
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| The INKEY List CATripeptide Plumping Mocha Brown Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CATripeptide Plumping Lip Balm | |
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| Match | — | 74% |
| Price | $14.00 | $12.85−$1.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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