Unlike the skin on the rest of the face, the upper layer of the lips is thin and lacks a hydrolipidic film. Therefore, it is sensitive and can quickly become dry, revealing dehydration lines. To counteract this, the use of lip serum is recommended. How should this type of product be used? Let's focus.
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- What is a lip serum?
- How to use the lip serum?
- When should you use the lip serum?
- Discover our three formulas to take care of your lips
Published May 9, 2022,
updated on October 4, 2024,
by
Maylis, Chemical Engineer
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7 min read
What is a lip serum?
A lip serum can offer various benefits depending on its composition, ranging from hydration to protection, and even volume enhancement for a plump mouth. It is typically an aqueous or emulsified gel that helps maintain the hydration level of cells and naturally plump the lips, without resorting to injections. Therefore, it can contain hydrating compounds (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, aloe vera...), protectors against external aggressions and free radicals (vitamin E, vitamin C...), plumping agents (chilli extract, pepper extract, peptides...) or even nourishing ingredients (vegetable oils, squalane...).
How to use the lip serum?
For visible results, the lip serum is incorporated into one's daily beauty routine . It is typically applied before a tinted balm, a tinted oil or a lipstick. Depending on its texture and packaging, the application method varies:
If its consistency is rather liquid and it is packaged in a bottle with a dropper, pour a few drops onto the tip of your finger before spreading the treatment onto the lips, which should be previously cleaned and dried. Tap to allow all the active ingredients to penetrate and smooth around the lip contour with regular movements that start from the inside and move towards the outside of the face, following the line of the lips.
If the serum's texture is more creamy and it is sold with a brush, use this to spread it on the lips that have been previously cleaned and dried. You can then deposit a small amount of the product on your fingers using the brush and apply the treatment around the lip contour following the procedure previously described.
When should you use the lip serum?
The lip serum can be used daily, morning and evening. It is recommended to apply it throughout the year, as lips can suffer damage due to climatic variations and daily habits. Indeed, heat can assault the lips, causing inflammation and sometimes even the appearance of swelling and blisters. Conversely, cold and icy winds are factors of dehydration and are known to cause chapping and sores at the corners of the lips. Added to this are habits that contribute to lip dryness such as lack of hydration (not drinking enough water during the day), smoking, and too frequent moistening of the lips with saliva etc...
Discover our three formulas to take care of your lips.
To protect, hydrate and plump the lips, we have developed several treatments:
You can start by applying to your lips, as well as the contour, ourplumping serumwhich containslow molecular weight hyaluronic acid(200 to 400 kDa) combined with atripeptide(INCI name: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38) that stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. It is suitable for both normal and dry to very dry lips. It offers a comprehensive plumping and smoothing action on the lips and the contour of the lips. The lips are hydrated and softened, and the contour of the lips is smoother and better defined.
Wait a few seconds, then apply following the tinted oil, which is made up of 98% natural origin ingredients. It comes in several colours including ruby red, powdered pink, coral orange and plum purple. It also comes in a transparent version. It is composed of plum oil (INCI name: "Prunus Domestica Seed Oil") which nourishes and adds a light sweet scent to the formula. It also contains jojoba oil (INCI name: " Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil") which creates a protective film on the surface of the lips to retain moisture, and vegetable squalane derived from olives to combat dryness.
If you prefer a balm texture, after the serum, you can apply one of our tinted balms. Composed of 97% natural origin ingredients, it is available in 5 shades suitable for all skin tones and occasions: plum purple, coral orange, rosy beige, ruby red and powdered pink. Enriched with hyaluronic acid (INCI name: "Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate"), with raspberry seed oil (INCI name: "Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil") and with peppermint oil macerate (INCI name: "Mentha Piperita Leaf"), this 2-in-1 makeup product allows you to colour the lips, while hydrating them, providing comfort, protection, nutrition and hydration. It can even be used to tint the cheeks, like a blush.
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