Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Bee Sting Lip Plumper
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Paraffinum liquidum + 9 moreStrong evidence
“Making your lips look plump and pouty from the very first use, this formula also nourishes, hydrates and conditions.”
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 chondroitin sulfate, butylene glycol.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Atelocollagen, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Moderate evidence
This product contains atelocollagen, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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, Cinnamal + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPersea gratissima oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerCalcium sodium borosilicate~3.6–5.4%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.8%
- 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 acetateGlycine soja oil~1.6–2.3%
- 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 oilTribehenin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninBenzyl nicotinate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfatePolyglyceryl-10 tetraoleate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Atelocollagen~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about AtelocollagenEthylhexyl palmitate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.45–1%
- 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-1Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerSilica dimethyl silylate~0.4–0.95%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTin oxide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCinnamal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Capsicum frutescens resin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja oil, Tribehenin, Benzyl nicotinate, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Polyglyceryl-10 tetraoleate, Atelocollagen, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tin oxide, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Capsicum frutescens resin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Too Faced - Lip Injection Extreme Bee Sting Lip Plumper" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Sodium chondroitin sulfate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, paraffinum liquidum, glycine soja oil, persea gratissima oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.00%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Too Faced" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 23.00£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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