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Product summary

"Too Faced - Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Lip Plumper" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Too Faced - Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Lip Plumper ticks this box. 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). Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, paraffinum liquidum, glycine soja oil, persea gratissima oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 2.10% - 3.10%). 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

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Too Faced" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 69.45A$ in Australia, for 25.10$ in the United States, from 21.25£ up to 25.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 45.00CA$ in Canada.

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