DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream

DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream
5.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (est. ≈22.0%), Beeswax (est. ≈11.0%) and Lanolin (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, DHC Deep Moisture Lip Cream has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does 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, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
PEG-5 Glyceryl Trioleate
22
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
11
Beeswax
6
Lanolin
4
Squalane
3
Stearic Acid
2
Acetylated Lanolin
1.5
Paraffin
1
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
0.3
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
0.3
Tocotrienols
0.3
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Hydrogenated Lanolin
0.3
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Cholesterol
0.3
Sorbitan Isostearate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
0.3
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
0.3
Butter Extract
0.3
Oak Root Extract
0.3
Palm Acid
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Est. %
PEG-5 Glyceryl Trioleate
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Lanolin
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Stearic Acid
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Acetylated Lanolin
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Paraffin
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Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
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Hydrogenated Palm Oil
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Tocotrienols
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Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Hydrogenated Lanolin
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Pentylene Glycol
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Cholesterol
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Sorbitan Isostearate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
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Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
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Butter Extract
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Palm Acid
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
51.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 51.0 20
10.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 51.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
51.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
-
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

PEG-5 Glyceryl Trioleate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
PEG-5 Glyceryl TrioleateDescription is coming soon
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Beeswax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Lanolin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
LanolinA yellow, waxy substance obtained from sheep wool. It is one of the best emollients and emulsifiers due to its unique composition, able to relieve dry skin and repair the lipid barrier.
Squalane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Stearic Acid
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Acetylated Lanolin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Acetylated LanolinDescription is coming soon
Paraffin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cetearyl EthylhexanoateAn emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Palm OilA processed palm oil with occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty acids. It is especially suited for very dry skin.
Tocotrienols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TocotrienolsDescription is coming soon
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid EstersDescription is coming soon
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Hydrogenated Lanolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated LanolinDescription is coming soon
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

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.
Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan IsostearateA mild yet powerful emulsifier primarily utilized to produce water-in-oil emulsions. It helps to create a particularly rich and substantial emulsion.
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.
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel OilDescription is coming soon
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl GlycyrrhetinateA plant compound obtained from licorice root. It is a powerful soothing ingredient that acts similar to steroid hormones and helps to treat inflamed and irritated skin.
Butter Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butter ExtractDescription is coming soon
Oak Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oak Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Palm Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palm AcidDescription is coming soon
Punica Granatum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum ExtractAn extract made from pomegranate fruit. The fleshy and juicy part of the fruit mainly contains antioxidant red pigments and polyphenols. The rinds contain large amounts of tannins, which are astringent and leave the skin feeling tightened and refreshed.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

A small synthetic peptide that increases the production of collagen, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid in the skin. It has also been shown to reduce wrinkles in combination with other anti-aging ingredients.