VT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot Lip Plumper
lips balm
VT Cosmetics
lips balm
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Take the skin testThe VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Lip Plumper delivers an instant plumping effect while helping smooth and soften lips. Powered by VT’s signature CICA Reedle technology, it gently exfoliates away dead skin cells to enhance the appearance of fuller, more defined lips. The formula is enriched with hydrating ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid and Jojoba Oil to lock in moisture, boost shine, and keep lips feeling comfortable and nourished throughout the day.
Reedle Shot Lip Plumper is a cushioning balm from VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 42 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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 Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Diisostearyl Malate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate and Octyldodecanol.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate and Silica.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Benzyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside and Madecassoside.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, 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.
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.
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. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
27th 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
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Benzyl Benzoate
Disperse Blue 1
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Propolis Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 42 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
[1R-[1.alpha.(R*),2.beta.,5.alpha.]]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol, 4-(Butoxymethyl)-2-Methoxy-
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin, Hexadecanoate
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]glutaramide
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pentanediamide N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(2-Ethyl-1-Oxohexyl)Amino]-
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and aluminium borosilicates
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl benzoate; Phenylmethyl benzoate
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
17th 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’. '
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tin dioxide (CI 77861)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexanoic Acid; Caproic Acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Liliaceae
27th 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
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Extract of propolis wax
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate end-capped with a mixture of Phytosterol, Behenyl Alcohol and Isostearyl Alcohol
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-(2',3'-Dihydroxypropyl)amino-3-nitro-trifluoromethylbenzene
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4,5,8-tetraamino-
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
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Shares 8 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Water, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
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Shares 8 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
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Shares 7 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
LA MER
Shares 7 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
LA MER
Shares 7 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
LA MER
Shares 7 key ingredients with Reedle Shot Lip Plumper: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, MENTHYL LACTATE, VANILLYL BUTYL ETHER, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, SILICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PARFUM, TIN OXIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, WATER, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CAPROIC ACID, ANEMARRHENA ASPHODELOIDES ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ASIATIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, MADECASSOSIDE, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, SODIUM ROSE HIPSAMPHOACETATE, BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HC YELLOW NO. 5, HC RED NO. 7, HC YELLOW NO. 6, DISPERSE BLUE 1, IRON POWDER.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply directly onto clean lips using the applicator. Temporary tingling is normal. Allow the product to absorb and create a plumping effect. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily 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.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Benzyl Benzoate.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 42 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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