SkinMedica HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System

Our #2 Choice

SkinMedica HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System is a 2-Step system that claims to hydrate and plump lips, improve their appearance and enhance their color.* It contains one active patented ingredient and a medley of other ingredients, which include fillers, stabilizers, allergens and artificial fragrances.

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Editor's Rating: Good

Introduction

In our #2 spot is HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System by SkinMedica. Originating in 1990, SkinMedica is well known and trusted with regards to skin care products since it is dermatologist-formulated. A reputation of a company goes a long way when selling lip plumpers that people can trust to be safe for their delicate lips. This product claims to hydrate, plump the appearance of lips, improve the overall lip condition and enhance rosiness.* This product has one active patented ingredient but there are no linked clinical studies to it listed on the site. To get the whole picture of this product, read the rest of our report below.

Ingredients

There is one active patented ingredient found in SkinMedica's HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System, it is:

  • Hyaluronic Acid - It helps to hydrate the skin and maintain plump and healthy lips

  • In addition to this patented ingredient that is included in both products. There are other ingredients which are listed below:

    HA5 Lip Smooth Ingredients
    Selected Other Ingredients: Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone- 11, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Whey Protein, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    HA5 Lip Plump Ingredients
    Selected Other Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Benzyl Nicotinate, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran, Phenoxyethanol, Flavor/Aroma, Cinnamal.

How To Use

Apply as needed throughout the day to moisturize and help plump the lips. For best results, use three or more times daily to achieve long term results. Can also be used in between cosmetic treatments as directed by your doctor.

Step 1:
Apply directly on the lips and around the lip contour.

Step 2:
Apply only to the lip area, staying within the natural lip line.

At first use, prime the wand by twisting several times until product comes out of the applicator. For following applications, twist until the product fills the applicator. Can be applied under or over lipstick or gloss.

Price

This product comes with two tubes, each tube is the same size 1.5 g / 0.05 Oz. They both cost $68.00. There are no direct discounts when ordering this product but there is a chance to get reward points which turn into discounts if you sign up to its rewards program called “Brilliant Distinctions” which helps consumers save on SkinMedica’s products and services.

Guarantee

SkinMedica has a very good reputation for creating science-based products but unfortunately after thoroughly inspecting the official site, we were unable to find any type of refund policy or guarantee.

Conclusion

SkinMedica is a trusted skin care brand and because of that we included its HA5 Smooth and Plump Lip System to our Top 5 List. Customers have been fans of this brand since the 1990 and have benefitted from a wide-range of products. However, the major flaw with this brand is that it has only one active patented ingredient and the site does not list any clinical studies associated with this key ingredient or third-party testing. It only scantly mentions in-house studies with a few photos showing visible results. Honestly, we spent considerable time looking at this pictures, and we could not really see any major changes. Furthermore, and most upsetting, is that this lip plumper contains a long list of other ingredients, many of which are fillers, stabilizers, whey protein, artificial fragrances and human growth factors which may react negatively or cause allergies in some consumers. While research is still ongoing about the effects of these questionable ingredients, most companies try to avoid these controversial ingredients to ensure complete safety. To add insult to injury, this manufacturer does not offer any type of return policy or guarantee in case you are dissatisfied with the outcome. To us, it seems that there are many risks involved with purchasing this product. Proceed with caution.

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Alexia Cook

Alexia Cook, Senior Editor

Alexia Cook is a licensed Master Cosmetologist and Esthetician with over 20 years experience. She received her degrees from Boca Beauty Academy in Boca Raton Florida. Starting at a young age, she has always been interested in treating skin to bring out its true beauty. She knows that the basis of gorgeous skin is by adopting a proper skincare routine and using top quality products. Her passion for helping people find effective skincare products led her to the role of Editor for My Beauty Care Center™. In her free time, she is an avid traveler and loves learning the beauty of different cultures.