Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment
by Ole Henriksen · skin_care
Editor's Take
Built on a heavy petrochemical base but loaded with enough structural peptides to earn its treatment label, delivering real smoothing if you do not mind the synthetic cushion.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.4 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 1.0 / 10
The Verdict
The formula earns its highly advanced rating by structuring a standard Polybutene gloss base with a vegan lanolin alternative for maximum occlusive cushion. Where it separates itself from basic balms is the highly effective peptide load, driven by a significant concentration of Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 to support firmness. It successfully bridges the gap between decorative shine and structural repair. Worth the trade-off if you want serious volume support and do not mind a blend dominated by synthetic polymers and undisclosed fragrance.
Full INCI list
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Silica, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Carnauba/Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire De Carnauba, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tribehenin, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Saccharin, Benzaldehyde, Beta-Caryophyllene, Carvone, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pinene, Terpineol, Vanillin, Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850). A