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Nourishing Lip Oil

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Payot

Nourishing Lip Oil

lips oil

Added August 16, 2026 Last edited August 16, 2026

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry

96%

Combination (dry)

96%

Balanced

74%

Combination (oily)

44%

Oily

44%

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Ingredients

Benefits

Actives

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The intensive lip rescue oil with mimosa honey. Discover Nourishing Lip Oil, a targeted treatment formulated with safflower ceramides, mimosa honey and a naturally derived film-forming agent (coconut and canola). Together, these actives nourish lips in depth, reinforce their barrier function and shield them from external aggressions such as cold and wind. Five times more concentrated in mimosa honey than the rest of the range, this local treatment plumps lips immediately and sustains nourishment for 12 hours. Result: Lips are nourished, plumped, repaired, lastingly comforted. Its plus: Its silky, non-sticky oil texture that glides on and leaves a luminous finish.

Key Insights

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Dark Spot Fading

Evens Skin Tone

Hydration

Soothing

Active Ingredients

Ceramides Vitamin C

Risks

Allergen

Full Ingredients

18 total

HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE SQUALANE OCTYLDODECANOL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL SAFFLOWER OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS HONEY VEGETABLE OIL CERAMIDE NP Ceramides PARFUM TOCOPHERYL ACETATE GERANYL ACETATE VANILLIN LINALOOL CI 75120 ASCORBYL PALMITATE Vitamin C TOCOPHEROL

About Nourishing Lip Oil

Overview

Nourishing Lip Oil is a rich oil from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate and Squalane, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Squalane and Octyldodecanol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane and Ceramide NP.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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 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 and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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 drying alcohol
Silicone-free
No microplastics
Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
5 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

Dry skin
Combination (dry) skin

May suit

Balanced skin

Less suitable for

Combination (oily) skin
Oily skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Hydration 6 ingredients

Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Soothing 3 ingredients

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration

Squalane

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

Octyldodecanol

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration

Honey

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Mel (EU)

Hydration Soothing Anti-Aging

Ceramide NP Ceramides

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

Tocopheryl Acetate

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing

Ascorbyl Palmitate Vitamin C

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

Tocopherol

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

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 Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

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 (2)

Ceramide NP · 1–5%
Ascorbyl Palmitate · under 1%

Supporting ingredients (16)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate Copolymer Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Squalane Octyldodecanol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters Honey Vegetable Oil Parfum Tocopheryl Acetate Geranyl Acetate Vanillin Linalool CI 75120 Tocopherol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

No drying alcohol
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Microplastic-free
Sulfate-free

Contains

Fragrance

Parfum, Linalool
Essential oils

Geranyl Acetate, Vanillin, Linalool
Added colour

CI 75120
Facial oils

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Animal-derived ingredients

Honey

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

Cleanse
Toning
Treat
Moisturise
Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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): 5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Ascorbyl Palmitate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin: A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks: Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 18 ingredients on the label.

Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate Copolymer Occlusive

Estimated level: 10–40%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Occlusive, Texture agent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer is the product formed by the reaction of methyl carbonate and hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl alcohol

2 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Surfactant

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Hydration

3 scientific references

Colloids and Surfaces, June 2017, pages 279–286
International Journal of Toxicology, August 2023, pages 5S–101S
Scientific Reports, March 2023, pages 1–14

3 Squalane Emollient

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Emollient

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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

4 Octyldodecanol Emollient

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Emollient, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration

5 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Emollient

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration

4 scientific references

Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239

6 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid

7 Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters

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.

Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Aminopropanediol with Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil and Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil

8 Honey Humectant

Estimated level: 1–5%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Humectant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Mel (EU)

Hydration Soothing Anti-Aging

9 Vegetable Oil

Estimated level: 1–5%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Olus Oil (EU)

10 Ceramide NP Active

Estimated level: 1–5%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Active

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

11 scientific references

International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

11 Parfum Fragrance / colour

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Fragrance / colour

11th 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’. '

12 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Antioxidant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing

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

13 Geranyl Acetate

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Geranyl acetate

Allergen

14 Vanillin

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Vanillin

Allergen

15 Linalool Fragrance / colour

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Fragrance / colour

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

16 CI 75120 Fragrance / colour

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.

Annatto; 6,6'-Diapo-psi.,psi.-carotenedioic acid

17 Ascorbyl Palmitate Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active, Antioxidant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

9 scientific references

https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/ethasb122016tentpdf
Pharmazie, October 2005, pages 751-755
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, July 2003, pages 59-66
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017, pages 14-17
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2008, pages 453-458
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, March 1997, pages 795-801
Drug Research, January 2017, pages 52-58
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, September 2016, pages 1, 339-1, 349
Nutrients, July 2017, ePublication

18 Tocopherol Antioxidant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Antioxidant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

4 scientific references

Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Nourishing Lip Oil?

HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, SQUALANE, OCTYLDODECANOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS, HONEY, VEGETABLE OIL, CERAMIDE NP, PARFUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GERANYL ACETATE, VANILLIN, LINALOOL, CI 75120, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL.

What are the active ingredients in Nourishing Lip Oil?

CERAMIDE NP, ASCORBYL PALMITATE.

How do I use Nourishing Lip Oil?

Anytime, alone for a natural glow, beneath lipstick for added comfort, or layered over it for a glossy finish.

What skin types is Nourishing Lip Oil good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Nourishing Lip Oil good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Nourishing Lip Oil fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Safflower Oil/palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Ascorbyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Nourishing Lip Oil 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 Nourishing Lip Oil fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Linalool.

Does Nourishing Lip Oil contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Nourishing Lip Oil silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Nourishing Lip Oil contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Geranyl Acetate, Vanillin, Linalool.

Is Nourishing Lip Oil paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Nourishing Lip Oil?

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 Nourishing Lip Oil?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Nourishing Lip Oil have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Nourishing Lip Oil?

Payot.

Brand

Payot

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