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MoisturizingDiisostearyl malate, Triethylhexanoin + 7 moreWorks
“This nourishing Then I Met You lip mask contains a blend of hydrators like juicy, antioxidant-rich honeydew, naturally moisturizing squalane, and honey.”
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, honey extract.
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: squalane, persea gratissima oil.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~1.1–1.7%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“An extremely hydrating chemical exfoliant, it also boasts the ability to safely dissolve and remove dead skin cells to give lips a smooth and polished finish.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateTriethylhexanoin~8.9–13.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic wax~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCucumis melo fruit extract~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePersea gratissima oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSqualane~1.5–2.3%
- 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 SqualaneLactic acid~1.1–1.7%
- 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 acidTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acetateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.2%
Water~0.4–0.9%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Honey extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Synthetic wax, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Persea gratissima oil, Squalane, Lactic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Honey extract, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Then I Met YouHoney Dew Lip MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Gen SeeComfort Level Lip Mask | Pelican SoapPeeling Soap | PRIORI Skincare2Xfoliant Peel Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $19.00 | — | $12.96−$6.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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