Clinique All About Lips Review

Clinique All About Lips
6.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
8.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Ingredients

Clinique All About Lips Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Dimethicone, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cola Nitida Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Calluna Vulgaris Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Arginine, PEG-6, PEG-32, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sucrose, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dodecene, Zeolite, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Review

Does Clinique All About Lips Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Clinique All About Lips has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Clinique All About Lips

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Clinique All About Lips:
 

🔵🔵🔵 Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Clinique All About Lips is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 4.9 out of 10 and a very high occlusivity of 8.8 out of 10, primarily due to the significant content of Dimethicone (est. ≈9.0%) and Phenyl Trimethicone (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver a substantial level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry skin. The occlusive profile of Clinique All About Lips suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Clinique All About Lips is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (est. ≈1.5%), Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈0.3%), Centella Asiatica Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Clinique All About Lips

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding Clinique All About Lips to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Best for Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With high occlusivity, this product is optimal for dry skin but may be too thick for combination and especially oily skin. Even on normal skin, it can feel too rich depending on the quantity applied, the environment, and individual preferences.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

⚠️ Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Clinique All About Lips contains a moderate level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Clinique All About Lips is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Clinique All About Lips

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Clinique All About Lips to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Rich moisturizer with the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry skin
Rich texture well-suited for dry skin
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Clinique All About Lips

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Clinique All About Lips
, as a moisturizer, provides a substantial level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry skin, delivered in a rich, thick texture.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Clinique All About Lips helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Clinique All About Lips worth noting.
 
With its high occlusivity, Clinique All About Lips is ideal for dry skin but may feel too thick on other skin types. If you have oily, combination, or normal skin, it’s a good idea to try a sample before purchasing.
 
If you use this product as your only moisturizer in a routine, please note that it contains a limited amount of humectants. Regardless of your skin type, adding extra humectants can enhance optimal moisturizing efficacy. Therefore, it may be worth pairing Clinique All About Lips with a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Clinique All About Lips is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Polysilicone-11
Function:
Origin:
Phenyl Trimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Methicone
Function:
Origin:
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Microcrystalline Wax
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Salicylic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Centella Asiatica Extract
Function:
Origin:
Cola Nitida Seed Extract
Function:
Origin:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Calluna Vulgaris Extract
Function:
Origin:
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Glycyrrhizic Acid
Function:
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Phospholipids
Function:
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Cholesterol
Function:
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Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Function:
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Arginine
Function:
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PEG-6
Function:
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PEG-32
Function:
Origin:
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Function:
Origin:
Sucrose
Function:
Origin:
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Function:
Origin:
Isostearyl Alcohol
Function:
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Dodecene
Function:
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Zeolite
Function:
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Sodium Chloride
Function:
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Hexylene Glycol
Function:
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Potassium Sorbate
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Phenoxyethanol
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
4.9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
17.5
9.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.9 10
4.9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 17.5 20
8.8
9.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.9 10
4.9
All humectants
4.9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
3
2.5
2
1
All occlusives 17.5 20
8.8
All occlusives
17.5
9.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 1.5 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1.5
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
0.3
Calluna Vulgaris Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.4 5 No
All soothing
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Dimethicone
Est. %9
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Polysilicone-11
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polysilicone-11A synthetic rubber-like substance of the silicone family that has no color or distinct scent. These are large molecules that cannot penetrate the skin but instead create a thin silky film on the skin's surface.
Phenyl Trimethicone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Phenyl TrimethiconeA silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.
Caprylyl Methicone
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Caprylyl MethiconeA liquid silicone with occlusive moisturizing properties. Being compatible with natural oils is a challenge for most silicones, but caprylyl methicone plays well with all types of oils.
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeA silicone-based powerful emulsifier that helps to create lightweight and pleasant feeling lotions and creams.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Cola Nitida Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cola Nitida Seed Extract
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit ExtractAn antioxidant extract derived from olives. It contains promising anti-aging Oleuropein and prospective anti-pigment Cornoside.
Calluna Vulgaris Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calluna Vulgaris ExtractAn extract derived from common heather that is rich in antioxidant flavonoids and astringent tannins.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran ExtractAn extract from wheat bran that contains various proteins, polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds. It is also a prospective anti-pigment ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Glycyrrhizic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhizic Acid
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiethylhexanoateNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is a blend of neopentyl glycol, an organic chemical compound used in production of lubricants, and hexanoic fatty acid. The ingredient has similar properties to its brother - Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate. It also serves as an emollient or a formula thickness adjuster.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
PEG-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-6A synthetic alcohol that moisturizes skin and dissolves many other ingredients.
PEG-32
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polymethyl MethacrylateA powdered ingredient with an impressive sensory profile that gives off a creamy, sometimes velvety feeling on the skin. It is made up of tiny microspheres that roll smoothly across the skin and create slip and high spreadability.
Sucrose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SucroseThis ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Isostearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isostearyl Alcohol
Dodecene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dodecene
Zeolite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zeolite
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.