Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing21 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Visibly enhances moisture, volume and definition, while bringing out the natural colour of your lips.”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, 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-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- 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 oilOleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesOryza sativa bran wax~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C10-18 triglycerides~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesOctyldodecanol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRhus verniciflua peel wax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vegetable oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterBrassica campestris sterols~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsPunica granatum sterols~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja seed~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%
- 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 butterLecithin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinC18-36 acid triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.45–1.05%
- 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-1Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilGlycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlucomannan~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- 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 triglyceridePerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTribehenin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrihydroxystearin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateEthyl vanillin~0.15–0.55%
Trioctyldodecyl citrate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 77491~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Ci 45380~0.1–0.35%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Oryza sativa bran wax, C10-18 triglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Vegetable oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Brassica campestris sterols, Punica granatum sterols, Glycine soja seed, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lecithin, C18-36 acid triglyceride, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Ethyl vanillin, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 14700, Unknown
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| ZelensLip EnhancerYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $26.43 | $26.97+$0.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Zelens - Lip Enhancer" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Sodium hyaluronate 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, theobroma cacao seed butter, helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil and brassica campestris sterols 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 0.45% - 1.05%). 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
This lip sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. 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 44.20$ in the United States, from 32.00£ up to 35.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 56.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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