VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment by Veneffect
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 14 moreWorks well
“Gently plump and enhance with VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment, an advanced hypoallergenic treatment to hydrate and protect.”
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:
glycerin, 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: dimethicone, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38, petrolatum
Anti-agingResveratrol, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 3 moreMay help
“Active ingredients visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the lips, which can be responsible for colour bleeding and lipstick feathering.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38, resveratrol, vitis vinifera seed extract. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Resveratrol, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Trifolium pratense flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinRicinus communis seed oil~3.7–5.5%
- 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 oilIsononyl isononanoate~2.7–4.1%
- 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 isononanoatePetrolatum~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinResveratrol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolArachidyl alcohol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePolyacrylate-13~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Dimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeVitis vinifera seed extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractCitrus grandis seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Soy isoflavones~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.15–0.55%
- 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-38Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractArachidyl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
Behenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholButylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 glycolCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Polyisobutene~0.1–0.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.45%
Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Portulaca pilosa extract~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateStevia rebaudiana extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractSucrose cocoate~0.05–0.15%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acetateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Resveratrol, Parfum, Sorbitol, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Soy isoflavones, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Disodium edta, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Portulaca pilosa extract, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan isostearate, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Sucrose cocoate, Tocopheryl acetate
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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.
| VENeffectAnti-Aging Lip Treatment by VeneffectYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINHyaluronic Acid Lip Booster | Too FacedHangover Pillow Balm Nourishing Lip Treatment | DermaticaRestoring Ceramide Skin Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $85.00 | $49.48−$35.52 | $28.00−$57.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "VENeffect - Anti-Aging Lip Treatment by Veneffect" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. VENeffect - Anti-Aging Lip Treatment by Veneffect ticks this box. Glycerin, butylene glycol and sorbitol 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). Petrolatum, dimethicone, ricinus communis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and glycine soja seed extract 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.
Price
The product retails for 167.93CA$ in Canada, for 85.00$ in the United States and from 51.00£ up to 99.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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