Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-29, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 16 moreStrong evidence
“This luxurious treatment improves lip definition, volume and color, whilst retaining moisture.”
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:
hyaluronic acid, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.
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, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, tripeptide-29
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Tripeptide-29 + 3 moreModerate evidence
“Wild mango butter hydrates, Shea butter increases softness and hyaluronic acid and green shiso leaf minimise the appearance of fine lines and provide antioxidant protection against environmental stresses.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, tripeptide-29. 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tridecyl trimellitate~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polybutene~3.2–4.9%
Octyldodecanol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolC10-18 triglycerides~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesPolyethylene~1.7–2.6%
Cera alba~1.7–2.6%
- 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 albaBeeswax~1.3–1.9%
- 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 BeeswaxTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.9–1.35%
- 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 butterButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.3%
- 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 butterEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum sterols~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsTripeptide-29~0.3–0.75%
Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oligopeptideHyaluronic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractIrvingia gabonensis kernel butter~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acetateSodium chondroitin sulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOctyldodecanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthyl vanillin~0.1–0.45%
Trioctyldodecyl citrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninBht~0.1–0.35%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Tridecyl trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Pentaerythrityl stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, C10-18 triglycerides, Polyethylene, Cera alba, Beeswax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Punica granatum sterols, Phospholipids, Tripeptide-29, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Hyaluronic acid, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Ethyl vanillin, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Tribehenin, Bht, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Zelens - Lip Enhancer - Light Pink" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (hyaluronic acid, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, sodium chondroitin sulfate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (theobroma cacao seed butter, beeswax, cera alba, c10-18 triglycerides and ethylhexyl palmitate) 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.40% - 0.90% and tripeptide-29 0.30% - 0.75%). 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
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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 39.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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