
About this product
A hydrating lip serum with 5% polyhydroxy acids (PHA) and gentle exfoliating actives designed to smooth, soften, and plump lips while removing dead skin buildup.
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Full ingredients
Glycerin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Gluconolactone, Ectoin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Juice, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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5 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This serum delivers visible plumping and smoothness within days, with most gurus praising its gentle exfoliation paired with serious hydration from glycerin and ectoin. The key caveat is frequency: experts recommend twice weekly at most to avoid sensitivity and dryness, applying it to clean dry lips, then layering a lip balm or emollient on top to lock in moisture. One reviewer saw no benefit after occasional use, but most found it outperforms gritty scrubs and works well for flaky or uneven lip texture.
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A hydrating lip serum with 5% polyhydroxy acids (PHA) and gentle exfoliating actives designed to smooth, soften, and plump lips while removing dead skin buildup.
Mostly yes. 3 of the 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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