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Idol Lips is a lip-plumping cosmetics created by Santrinico Enterprises that claims to help consumers achieve fuller, plumper, and sexier lips.
The lips are one of the most defining features of beauty in a person. The underlying desire to have fuller, plumper and more luscious lips have taken the cosmetic industry by storm. Consumers are itching for more noninvasive and innovative methods for lip plumping.
The producer praises it saying Idol Lip uses the latest technologies and thus does not disappoint when it comes to boosting your confidence and making you turn heads.
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Idol Lips – Quick Facts & Specs
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The Idol Lips product is a plumper for the lips. The product is intended to promote the perfect appearance of women’s lips by improving the hydration and moisturization of the lips.
- Form:Stick
- Type:Lip gloss
- Benefit:Moisturizes & Nourishes the Lips with Essential Nutrients
- Brand:West Coast Labs
- Uses:Keeps the Lips Moisturized and Healthy and Gives Them Noticeable Plumping Effect.*
- Price:$99*
- Active Ingredients:Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Ozokerite Wax, Glycerin
Pros And Cons Of Idol Lips
- Easy to use
- Provides hydration, moisturization
- Only available for purchase online
- May fail to deliver all of its promised results as ingredients above are more effective as moisturizers rather than providing lip plumping
- Results have been shown to be disappointing in reviews
- The observed changes, if any, are transient and short-lived
- Costly (compared to other over-the-counter lip moisturizers)
How Does Idol Lips Work? | The Science Behind
Idol Lips advertising claims that it utilizes “latest technologies” to help plump, hydrate, and moisturize the lips that may be maintained for a few hours before you have to apply again.
In the search of the latest technologies, it is presumed that the above ingredients listed contribute tho the “latest technologies”. The above ingredients may help hydrate and moisturize the lips; however, providing effective lip plumping that would be able to maintain for a prolonged period of time is unlikely.
Idol Lips Ingredients – What to Look For?
The following are some of the featured ingredients in Idol Lips’ formulation:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene – Helps the skinretain moisture as well protect it against water lossaccording to the Journals of Cosmetic Science.
Propylene/ Ethylene/ Styrene Copolymer – an ingredient present in most cosmetics and according to a study by PubMed it is known for itsability to create a gel-likeconsistency as well as stabilize the formula. Of note, such ingredients may cause allergic reactions thus leading to soft tissue swelling and have been considered the cause of fuller lips in some consumers.
Glycerin – An ingredient utilized in numerous skin moisturizers. It is often used to help draw water from the air into the skin—providing hydration without a greasing residue. The humectants in glycerin also lock in the moisture in the skin, providing that extra boost of hydration and maintaining the skin barrier [1].
Shea Butter – Extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree. High concentrations of fatty acids in shea butter help to contribute to its properties as an effective moisturizer as well as some anti-inflammatory properties[2].
Sweet Almond Oil – Helps soothe the skin and mucous membranes as well as soften broken skin[3].
Jojoba Oil – Known for its ability to smoothen skin and help unclog hair follicles[4].
Ozokerite Wax –This is a unique blend of hydrocarbon waxes that helps increase the viscosity of solutions as well as assist in emulsion stability.
Candelilla – It is a wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub. It has found use in the lip balms and lotion industry. Used in various cosmetic products as it is thought to have valuable binding and thickening properties.
Squalene – commonly used in the cosmetics industry as a moisturizer. Found in products marketed for both dry, sensitive skin to oily and acne-prone skin.
Mango oil – Found in various cosmetic and skincare products; a fat utilized to enhance the ease of spread of moisturizing products[5].
Other minor ingredients include mango oil, caprylic glycol, tribehenin, phenoxyethanol among others.
Idol Lips Customer Reviews & Results – What Users Are Saying?
The product has received some reviews. Here are a few testimonials from customers;-
“I’ve used it 3 times a day everyday since the day (>2 weeks ago) I received it and I’ve noticed no change at all in my lips” – Becky A
“I have been using Idol Lips for a couple of months now and it definitely works well. I can see great change on my before and after photos as well as on my mirror. Thank you so much for this wonderful product.” – Barbara S
“I put it on and nothing happened, nothing at all. I tried several applications and still nothing happened. Save your money.” – Elaine
Idol Lips Packages, Deals, Prices & Where to Buy It?
Idol Lips is available for purchase online. When purchasing more than one bottle you are offered discounts as follows:
- 3 bottles for $99.90. Free shipping is offered.
- 5 bottles cost $149.85 plus free shipping.
The Bottom Line
Idol Lips is a product that may provide hydration and moisturization to your lips. However, there is unclear evidence to back up the claims of lip plumping.
Other than menthol, which may result in transient tingling and minimal soft tissue swelling; other ingredients have not been shown to be helpful in lip plumping.
Just like City Lips, this product has some ingredients that have been shown to be potential allergens, leading to a potential allergic reaction, swelling, and irritation on the lips.
Some consumers have claimed that the swelling may be a result of an allergic reaction to the product.
If you are interested in a lip-plumping product, then Idol Lips is likely to provide less than favorable results compared to other lip plumping products like Beverly Hills MD Anti-Aging Lip Enhancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How To Use Idol Lips?
A: The manufacturer recommends that you apply Idol Lips one to three times a day. Apply a thin layer of Idol Lips using the applicator on clean dry lips. It is important to note that on the application, you may experience a warm tingling sensation or your lips may turn red. This is completely normal and there should be no cause for alarm.
Q: How Much Do Idol Lips Cost?
A: A bottle of Idol Lips goes for $49.95 plus $6.95 shipping and handling fees.
Q: Does Idol Lips Have Any Side Effects?
A: Although a majority of the ingredients are safe for use, some are common allergens and may result in skin irritation and rash. This product does contain menthol, which has been found to cause a transient slight irritation and tingling. Otherwise, no serious side effects have been reported with use.
Q: What is Idol Lips Money-back Guarantee, Return and Refund Policy?
A: In case you are dissatisfied you may return unopened and undamaged items within 90 days of receiving the order for a full refund. However, you will be charged $10.00 per item as a restocking fee.
Q: Can I Take Idol Lips if I Have Any Health Condition?
A: The manufacturer advises that you consult your doctor before using this product if you have any health condition or if you’re pregnant or nursing.
Q: Does Idol Lips Work?
A: This product will provide hydration and moisturization to the lips; however, in terms of providing lip plumping there is little evidence that it can provide worthwhile notable results. There may be slight lip swelling as a result of irritation from some of the above-noted ingredients as that may be potential allergens.
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[1] Glycerol: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning | WebMD https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-4/glycerol
[2] Shea butter. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_butter#Medicinal
[3] Sweet Almond: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning | WebMD https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-59/sweet-almond
[4] Jojoba: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning | WebMD https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-618/jojoba
[5] Mango oil. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mango_oil
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The product is a reasonable lubricant however I didn’t see the consequences of plumper lips and I’ve been using it now for more than 3 weeks. I do get a shiver when I initially put it on, however, I have not seen any recognizable outcomes.