Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 14 moreWorks well
“The other side features a tinted Plumping Lip Balm that moisturizes and nourishes lips while enhancing the look of lip volume with Maxi Lip and marine collagen microspheres.”
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.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingAtelocollagen, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 2 moreMay help
“The other side features a tinted Plumping Lip Balm that moisturizes and nourishes lips while enhancing the look of lip volume with Maxi Lip and marine collagen microspheres.”
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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.35–0.8%Under-dosed
“Sugar Polish + Plumping Balm”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil + 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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–33%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.6%
- 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 oilBeeswax~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaSimmondsia 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 oilDimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateHydrogenated vegetable oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.3%
- 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 butterDicalcium phosphate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed wax~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxTrihydroxystearin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinEthylhexyl palmitate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateTribehenin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan isostearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMentha piperita oil~0.35–0.75%
Lactic acid~0.35–0.8%
- 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 acidCitral~0.2–0.75%
Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateAtelocollagen~0.35–0.8%
- 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 AtelocollagenMica~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.35–0.85%
- 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-1Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%
- 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 77891~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- 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 77492~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.35%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicalcium phosphate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Trihydroxystearin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Tribehenin, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Mentha piperita oil, Lactic acid, Citral, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Atelocollagen, Mica, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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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.
| trStiQueSugar Polish + Plumping BalmYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumVegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% | HerbivoreMilky Way Sérum Exfoliant 10% Acide Lactique | Herbivore BotanicalsMilky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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