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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
- *This plant-derived ingredient may contribute to colour variations in the product ranging from vivid pink to pale peach however should not impact efficacy.
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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Worked amazing but recommend using before bed
First use made my lips so soft and all you need is a small drop for your entire lips. The directions say to use a lip balm after it drues but it dries so slow. I used it before bed and after 30 minutes it still wasn't dry. Wasn't till I woke up it had dried and I could finally put my balm on. So I wouldn't recommend using this in the morning or mid day. Make sure to hydrate your lips after or else they will be dry
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 comes out then apply my finger to my lips. After about a week or two of consistency, I looked up one night and noticed, wow! My lips are brighter! I'd purchased it because I had been doing facial treatments to resolve hyperpigmentation. My face skin looked great but then I noticed my lips were SO much darker than my skin and I didn't recall them being that dark in my younger years. I'm not a smoker and I used chapstick religiously, but at some point, they'd gotten darker. Very pleased with the results! Btw, I have sensitive lip skin and this product did not trigger any reactions. 10 out of 10.
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. One, I don't know if it was just the product I got but it's nowhere near as pink as it looks like in the advertisements. It's basically clear. Second, it hardly does anything. I put enough to coat both my lips and then I put on a thick layer of Aquaphor. In the mornings as soon as I wake up, my lips are already dry. Even though I religiously re-apply my lip balm, my lips are still dry. Overall, I would not recommend this product or ever repurchase.
Amazing
I use this product once a day it really does work. I would recommend this product to anybody. I also got my niece one for Christmas.
Highest recommendation!
I never imagined I would find a lip product I love so much. I have super dry lips and basically must wear balm at all times and they are still often flaky. One night and I am back to baby lips with NO SCRUBBING.