Lip care is evolving beyond temporary plumping, with increasing attention on hydration, definition and the visible signs of ageing. The Ordinary has launched its HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment, a multi-active lip formulation designed to provide immediate lip plumping and visible age support.
The new treatment reflects a shift towards lip care that combines immediate visible effects with a longer-term approach to maintaining the appearance of healthy-looking lips.
A New Era of Age-Supportive Lip Care
Lip plumping products have long been popular, ranging from formulas that produce a tingling sensation to cosmetic procedures designed to enhance lip volume. However, consumer interest has increasingly shifted towards a more natural-looking appearance and longer-term lip care.
The Ordinary’s HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment is designed to address this shift by offering immediate plumping while helping to improve the appearance of lip definition, shape and colour over time.
According to the brand, the formulation delivers a comfortable plumping effect without the tingling sensation associated with some lip-plumping products.
Hyaluronic Acid for Lip Hydration
At the heart of the formula is a multi-molecular hyaluronic acid (HA) complex selected specifically for the distinct biological characteristics of lip tissue.
The treatment combines fermented hyaluronic acid and encapsulated hyaluronic acid, with each serving a different purpose.
Fermented hyaluronic acid helps prevent dehydration while supporting improvements in the appearance of lip definition and fine lines over time.
Encapsulated hyaluronic acid, described in the product information as having a high molecular weight, delivers immediate plumping hydration.
Together, these ingredients are intended to help lips look fuller and smoother while supporting moisture retention.
Asiaticoside and Goji Berry Extract
The formula also contains asiaticoside and goji berry extract, two ingredients selected to support the appearance of the lips.
Asiaticoside helps support the skin’s natural collagen, with the aim of visibly reducing the appearance of lip fine lines.
Goji berry extract supports skin components responsible for lip volume.
Combined with the hyaluronic acid complex, these ingredients form a targeted approach to lip care that focuses on hydration, definition and the visible signs of ageing.
What Does the Product Testing Show?
The Ordinary’s product information highlights five results from its testing:
- Immediate plumping: Visibly plumps lips to boost their natural volume immediately.
- Reduced appearance of fine lines: Reduces the appearance of lip fine lines.
- Improved lip definition: Visibly enhances the natural lip line to define and improve lip shape.
- Improved colour and texture: Visibly improves the colour and texture of bare lips.
- Increased hydration: Lips immediately look 93% more hydrated.
A Non-Sticky Formula for Fuller-Looking Lips
The Ordinary describes the HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment as a non-sticky emulsion designed to deliver comfortable plumping without tingling.
With continued use, the treatment is intended to improve the overall appearance of the lips, enhance their natural colour and help prevent moisture loss, leaving them looking smoother and softer.
Rather than focusing solely on temporary lip volume, the formulation combines immediate visible plumping with ongoing hydration and support for the appearance of lip definition.
Understanding the Visible Signs of Lip Ageing
Changes in lip appearance can involve different layers of the skin and the structures that support it.
At the epidermis, changes involving superficial blood vessels and the connection between the dermis and epidermis can contribute to less-defined lip contours. Changes in skin barrier composition can also affect the lips’ ability to retain moisture.
In the dermis, changes in blood vessel area and structural integrity can contribute to fine lines and reduced lip volume. Declining collagen content and hyaluronic acid levels are also associated with changes in lip volume.
The hypodermis provides a deeper layer of support, and changes in dynamic muscular support may contribute to subtle differences in lip contour.
Against this background, The Ordinary positions its HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment as a skincare option for supporting the appearance of lip volume and definition while providing immediate plumping hydration.
The Ordinary
HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment
RRP: SGD $21 for 10ml
AVAILABILITY
Launching on October 13th exclusively on The Ordinary website, Shopee and TikTok Shop
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https://theordinary.com/en-sg
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