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Summary
Your Lips Have Chemistry. Powered by PHAs, The Ordinary's PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum targets the surface of your lips to exfoliate, hydrate, and plump. The result? Smoother, healthier-looking lips—with undeniable chemistry.
Key Ingredients
- Gluconolactone (Polyhydroxy Acid): Helps gently exfoliate away dead skin, for a smoother lip appearance.
- Ectoin: Supports the skin barrier to help retain moisture and protect against external aggressors.
- Glycerin: Helps restore lip hydration to support the natural exfoliation process.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Citric Acid, Malic Acid and Tartaric Acid): A combination of 3 alpha-hydroxy acids support exfoliation, while also imparting a sour taste to the formula.
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Black Carrot): An extract of black carrot rich in anthocyanins, known for their antioxidant properties
- *All ingredients in PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum are considered food grade
Research Results
- Gentle Exfoliation: Gently exfoliates and smooths lips while respecting the barrier
- Smoothness: Promotes skin renewal for smoother-looking lips.
- Shine: Gives lip a more radiant shine
- Hydration: Increases moisture content by 30%* for plumper lips even when bare*
- *Clinical testing on 22 subjects after using product 3x/week for 2 weeks.
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Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry lips on alternate evenings as needed. Allow the product to dry. Apply lip balm as needed throughout the day. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to our website for a patch test guide, regimen guide, and product compatibility. Keep out of reach of children. It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users apply sunscreen or an SPF lip balm.
Glycerin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Gluconolactone, Ectoin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Juice, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Consistency required; gradual, but noticeable changes!
I was a skeptic (I didn't think it would be intense enough), but figured I'd buy it since the price was reasonable. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. Per the instructions, I started using it every other night before bed. Just a tiny dab--I touch my finger to the dropper end because too much...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not what I hoped for
I was really excited to use this, as I struggle with chronically dry lips no matter how much water I drink or whatever lip balms I use. I have used glycolic acid before to exfoliate my lips but did so sparingly so I was super excited to see a lip-specific exfoliating product but I am disappointed. O...
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My new favorite exfoliatiant
Tried this out a few times and I am in love. Makes lips so soft. I use this every other week and helps with my lips peeling and dryness
Effective but could be better
I've been using this lip exfoliator for about a week and have been enjoying it/seeing benefits… but i wish there was a better way to apply it. The serum is messy and i end up getting half of it in my mouth + it takes FOREVER to absorb. It will last a long time as you only need one little drop to cover the lips, but would be better if it came in balm form or maybe just a different applicator top instead of a dropper.
I would buy this product again!!
I loveeeeee this product!! It has done wonders for my lips!!! 10/10 product!!
not what i hoped for
i thiught this would be a good addition to my lip care routine. i wanted to give it a chance, but i think i hate it. -1 drop of product from the glass dropper is far too much. the product is very liquidy and spreads very easily, a little goes a long way -the product ends up inside of my mouth because of this, and it tastes bad. have had to put my finger in my mouth to wipe the inside of my mouth multiple times with one full drop -this is a VERY GENTLE chemical exfoliant. if youre used to lip sugar scrubs, youll probably be disappointed with this -takes a while to dry down
Amazing
I have a very full bottom lip that gets really thick dey patches and crack easily. I picked this up on a whim after none of my lio balms were touching the problem and it was noticeably better the next morning. I've been hsing everybother day for a little over a week and im oy having to use balm a few times a day to keep them soft. I expect they will continue to improbe pvee the next few weeks. Product is thick and a tiny bit ( less than a full drop) is all you need. It feels tacky and a lottle greasy at first but that goes away quickly