SKINTIFIC Peptide Brightening Lip Serum, Hydrating & Plumping Tinted Lip Gloss, Moisturizing Lip Balm with Polypeptides & Squalane for Glossy Sheer, Smooth Lips(00 Clear) Review
Our verdict
A glossy, sheer tinted lip serum built with peptides, squalane, and vitamin C, backed by one of the largest review bases in this set at a moderate price.
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Anyone who wants a glossy, lightly tinted lip gloss formulated with peptides, squalane, and vitamin C for a plumped, brighter look.
Skip if
You want a solid balm stick rather than a liquid gloss format, or you prefer unscented lip products.
- Priced 30% above the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 1,100 owner ratings
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Popularity2.7/5
1,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["SKINTIFIC's Peptide Brightening Lip Serum is a liquid lip gloss priced at $12.90, in shade 00 Clear with sheer to medium coverage and a glossy finish. The formula lists polypeptides, squalane, and vitamin C as special ingredients.", 'The brand markets it as brightening, hydrating, plumping, and smoothing, formulated for all skin types and positioned for adult, unisex use. It is travel size, hypoallergenic, scented, and listed as not tested on animals.', 'Reviews are strong in volume, with a 4.2 rating from 1,100 ratings, one of the largest review bases in this batch, though the listing currently shows 0 units bought in the last month.']
Pros
- Large review base of 1,100 ratings at a 4.2 rating
- Formulated with peptides, squalane, and vitamin C
- Sheer to medium tinted coverage with a glossy finish
- Hypoallergenic and not tested on animals
- Travel size format is easy to carry
Cons
- Liquid gloss format is stickier than a solid balm stick
- Scented formula will not suit fragrance sensitive users
- Bought last month figure of 0 suggests recent sales have slowed despite the large review history
Performance notes
Peptides and vitamin C are common actives paired here with squalane, a lightweight emollient that mimics the skin's own oils, in a liquid gloss base rather than a solid stick. The brightening and plumping language is the brand's own cosmetic positioning for the gloss's look and feel, not a treatment claim, and the sheer to medium coverage keeps the tint subtle.
What buyers say
A 4.2 rating across 1,100 reviews is a large and fairly reliable sample, suggesting steady, consistent demand over time even though the current bought last month reading of 0 points to a recent slowdown.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a lip balm or a lip gloss?
It is a liquid lip serum with a glossy finish and sheer to medium tinted coverage, closer to a gloss than a solid balm stick.
What do the peptides and vitamin C do in this formula?
Peptides and vitamin C are common cosmetic actives, paired here with squalane for lightweight hydration, and the brand markets the combination for a brighter, plumper looking lip.
Does this lip serum add color?
It is listed in shade 00 Clear with sheer to medium coverage, so it adds a light gloss and tint rather than a strong, opaque color.