The Inkey List - buba991 review for Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm

Claims: - Clinically proven to plump lips by up to 40% in 4 weeks - Visibly smoother fine lines on lips in 2 weeks - 95% of people felt the balm instantly nourished and hydrated the lips This lip balm contains 6% Tripeptide Complex, to visibly increase lip volume over time. It also contains 2% Ultra Filling Spheres which deliver Hyaluronic Acid to the lip to plump, retain moisture and help to fill fine lines. Other ingredients in this lip balm are mostly plant oils and butter: Castor Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Chia Oil, Mango Seed Butter, etc. This lip balm doesn't have any added flavours or fragrance. Recommended use: at least 3 times per day, for 4 weeks. My experience: The texture feels more like a thick lip oil. It is easy to apply, the texture did not separate. It feels comfortable on the lips, it's not sticky. However, I didn't find it to be very hydrating. I have very dry lips during colder seasons and this absorbs very fast and my lips didn't feelt moisturized enough. I had to reapply it many times throughout the day. I have used this for almost 6 weeks and I don't see any improvements in my lips size. I took before and after photos and they look the same. What I hate the most is the flavour. I wish this had some nice aroma to it, but it tastes terrible, like some plastic. I will use this one up, but I won't repurchase it.