Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Infused with vegetal collagen and hyaluronic acid, the plumping lip gloss strengthens and protects the lips while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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: tripeptide-1, hydrogenated polyisobutene.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
“Infused with vegetal collagen and hyaluronic acid, the plumping lip gloss strengthens and protects the lips while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains 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: Menthyl lactate, MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Polybutene~23–34%
Octyldodecanol~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated polyisobutene~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneSilica dimethyl silylate~3.7–5.5%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopite~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteMenthyl lactate~1.6–2.4%
Menthyl pca~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl nicotinate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerIsohexadecane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneMenthol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sunflower seed oil glycerides~0.45–1.05%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acetatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerLupinus albus seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTripeptide-1~0.15–0.65%
- 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 Tripeptide-1Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCi 77891~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- 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 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Silica dimethyl silylate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Menthyl lactate, Menthyl pca, Tocopheryl nicotinate, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Isohexadecane, Menthol, Unknown, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Lupinus albus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 15850
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| ZOEVAPowerful Lip PlumpYOUR PRODUCT | Charlotte TilburyCharlotte's Jewel Lips Walk of No Shame | Manuka DoctorApiRefine Lip Enhancer | PEACH & LILYCollagen Cushion Peptide Lip Balm - Clear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 54% |
| Price | $17.19 | $29.48+$12.29 | $15.00−$2.19 | $22.00+$4.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Mineral Oil | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ZOEVA - Powerful Lip Plump" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. 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). Emollients in this formulation (tripeptide-1, isohexadecane, octyldodecanol and hydrogenated polyisobutene) 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 (tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.65%). 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
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ZOEVA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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