This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Cholesterol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Citronellol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Menthoxypropanediol, Linalool, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Geraniol, Limonene, Cholesterol, CI 77492, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Silica, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanillin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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