4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Payot
Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm
lips balm
Payot
Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm
lips balm
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
73%
Combination (dry)
73%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
67%
Oily
67%
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16
Ingredients
3
Benefits
1
Actives
Discover the Hydrating Plumping Lip Balm, an expert-formulated treatment designed to provide intense lip hydration, a visible plumping effect, and long-lasting comfort throughout the day. Highly concentrated in hyaluronic acid, it helps smooth the appearance of the lips, restore their suppleness, and maintain their hydration. Its formula, enriched with adaptogenic plants—including Breton seaweed, Reishi mushroom, and squalane—helps replenish the lips with moisture, strengthen their skin barrier, and protect them from external aggressors and daily dehydration.
Key Insights
Benefits
3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
Active Ingredients
1
Hyaluronic acid
Full Ingredients
16 total
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE
DIPENTAERYTHRITYL PENTAISONONANOATE
HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER
SQUALANE
POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE/TETRADECANEDIOATE
AQUA
HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Hyaluronic acid
CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT
GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
XYLITOL
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
PARFUM
About Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm
Overview
Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm is a cushioning balm from Payot. The formula is built mainly around soothing and hydration. The ingredient list runs to 16 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate, Sodium Hyaluronate and Xylitol.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol and Squalane.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- Several soothing ingredients
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 7 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 2 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae
Anti-Aging
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
Hydration
Soothing
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil, hydrogenated
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
Moderate
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
High
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (1)
- Sodium Hyaluronate · 1–5%
Supporting ingredients (15)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Squalane
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate
Aqua
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Butylene Glycol
Xylitol
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Parfum
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Parfum
-
Facial oils
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
- Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 16 ingredients on the label.
4
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
3
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
2
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
1
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2,2-bis[[(1-Oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate)
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isononanoic acid, pentaester with 2,2'-(oxybismethylene)bis[2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol]
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer is the product formed by the reaction of methyl carbonate and hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
- Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
- ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
- Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
- Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
- Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate is a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of eicosanedioic and tetradecanedioic acids
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Water
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Active
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
- DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Plant extract
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae
Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
- 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
- How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
- Acne & Aging Skin
- How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
- What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
- The Truth About Firming Creams
- Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
- Anti-Aging Superstars
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Plant extract
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
- Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
Hydration
Soothing
7 scientific references
- Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14
- Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
- Advances in Nutrition, January 2019, Supplement, pages S31-S48
- Experimental Dermatology, March 2018, pages 280-284
- International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2017, pages 67-73
- Acta-dermato venereological, February 2017, pages 182-187
- https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil, hydrogenated
Hydration
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL PENTAISONONANOATE, HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER, SQUALANE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE/TETRADECANEDIOATE, AQUA, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, XYLITOL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM.
What are the active ingredients in Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
How do I use Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
Apply it taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
What skin types is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm fungal acne safe?
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm fragrance free?
No — it contains Parfum.
Does Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
How many ingredients does Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm have?
It lists 16 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Moisturising Plumping Lip Balm?
Payot.
Brand
Payot