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The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
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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
Loved this product!
I've been using The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum for a few weeks now and I'm honestly impressed. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, which is perfect for everyday use. After just a few applications, I noticed my lips felt smoother and looked more ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
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 beca...
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Gave me Extremely Gritty dry lips.
After two uses, this left my lips feeling gritty and overly dry, taking four days to recover! I've never experienced such damage from a lip product before, so I will continue using Vaseline as my reliable lip treatment.
I will always use this product!
I'm really impressed with this product! I didn't know my lips needed this so much!
Great for winter lips
I am a chronic lip biter and as the weather has been getting colder, my lips are definitely suffering. I've been usng this for about two weeks, and while the results aren't dramatic right away, after using it a bit more consistently you can definitely feel your lips more hydrated and less cracked. I do appreciate this product being more mild than a regular exfoliator as it protects your actual lips from drying out too much. That being said, I don't think this is a necessary product for most people and if you're on the fence about it, you can for sure live without it.
I'm not completely sold on this yet
I have been using it pretty consistently for 2 weeks and I'm not exactly sure the results I am looking for and if it's working. I like how it feels and balms go on smoother the next day, I guess.
Excellent product
I have chronically chapped and peeling lips and have a problem with biting my lips a lot. This stuff worked after one use! Put it on yesterday, let it dry and put on my fave lip balm. Today my lips are perfect before applying any balm. No dryness or flaking or splits and it doesn't take much product at all. I will forever repurchase this!