Plump, soften, and hydrate the lips

U Beauty's line of lip compounds just grew, and I am sharing all the juicy info with you!

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The Plasma Lip Compound

Do your lips feel like they need some extra-moisturizing love? If so, then the compound range is for you. Doubling up as a beautiful lip shine and skincare treatment, the compound visibly plumps, contours, and smoothes lips. U Beauty's lip compound uses a 3-D cushion effect to push visible results to new levels. Also, the creamy texture increases volume, hydration, and softness day by day. Perfect for a soft tint to your lips and a glamorous smile, the lip treatment reduces fine lines and wrinkles over time. Moreover, the formula uses exclusive technologies to lock in hydration and soothe dryness and dehydration.

What's Inside?

Using two exclusive U beauty technologies, the lip compound will boost your natural collagen and elastin production. The Siren Technology™ targets the necessary zones and improves skin renewal and hydration.

• VOLUME-SIREN

This peptide-packed formula helps increase volume in thinner-looking areas of the lips. Using a blend of natural extracts, peptides, and ceramides, your lips are protected, hydrated, and repaired with each use.

• HYDRA-SIREN

This hyaluronic-rich formula delivers a deep moisturization and plumping effect to the lips. U beauty has combined Long-Chain Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, inflate, and plump lip appearance, while the hyaluronic acid spheres on the lip surface visibly volumize the lips.

Up To Four Colors

The pre-existing universal shade is taking on a NEW appearance this summer. Released in three tinted shades, you can now add a touch of colour to your lip:

• Universal – Glossy clear
• Rose – Pale pink
• Fawn – Warm beige
• Lastly, Cassis – Rich plum

My Review

I am a massive fan of hybrid lip products and love to use the lip compound in my daily makeup routine. Its silky smooth texture makes my lips instantly soft, and the lines are reduced. This lip softener is ideal for everyday wear, and the new shades offer plenty of options. The packaging has slightly changed its appearance from the previous one, but the lip compound still works like a dream. Soft and comfortable all day long!

Also, check out my review of the new Resurfacing Body Compound from the brand here.

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U Beauty offers everything that I look for in skincare. It’s sustainable, planet aware and uses some seriously ground-breaking technology. Not to mention, it’s completely female-founded – which I love! Each product has been formulated using the brand’s ‘Siren Capsule Technology’. It is a unique technology that helps to maximize the efficacy of anti-ageing ingredients.

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound

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For me, to see true results from a brand, I have to try at least two different products from the line. The first product that I tried from this range is the U Beauty Resurfacing Compound. A serious all-rounder, this treatment targets fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation and uneven texture. It contains powerful ingredients such as stabilized vitamin C, vitamin E, retinol, hyaluronic acid, AHA exfoliants AND antioxidants.

I could go into the power of each of these individual ingredients, but we would be here all day! Let’s just say, all of them work extremely hard to brighten, tighten, resurface and defend the skin. And they do it well! Usually, I worry that products with such a potent concentration of active ingredients could cause irritation, but I didn’t find that with this.

U Beauty The Super Hydrator

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Another product from the U Beauty Skincare range that I am in love with, is The Super Hydrator. I suffer from quite dry skin that looks and feels dehydrated quite quickly. So in preference, I will always reach for a hydrating formula.

The technology behind this product is insane. It’s a serum that delivers long-chain hyaluronic acid molecules to the areas of the skin that need it most. In other words… it’ll completely cure any dry bits ASAP.

U Beauty The Barrier Bioactive Treatment

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Overnight treatments are great if you have a specific skin concern that you want to target. However, I often find that overnight treatments can be a little aggressive and not very well suited to sensitive skin. The idea of this product, though, is to actually help with skin texture and brightness by improving the quality of the skin’s moisture barrier. Any inflammation or sensitivity caused by a compromised skin barrier is totally banished. Thus, making it great for pretty much anyone to use. The product contains clever bioactive marine ingredients which help to naturally increase skin cell renewal.

U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound

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I love the idea of plump, juicy lips but absolutely HATE the idea of getting injectable fillers. I know it’s common now, and one day I know I may take the plunge. But until then, I’m always on the lookout for anything else that will do the job and save me from having to face the needle. With that said, The U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound promises to give a ‘3-D cushion effect. So I had really high hopes for it from the outset.

It contains peptides, ceramides, AHA, PHA, Hyaluronic and Salicylic acids, along with shea butter and beeswax. All of these ingredients work together to give lips a smoother texture. Also, to get rid of any dryness, enhance volume and target any fine lines around the mouth. It also contains a subtle pigment that adjusts to the natural lip colour of the wearer. Thus, adding a little more dimension and glamour.

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Hence, SPF is a must in my daily skincare routine. Even if I’m going out for five minutes, or sitting close to a window, I will still apply it. Because prevention is always better than cure, right? However, I often find that some SPF products can be tacky, or cause a ‘white cast’ on the skin. This means that the product isn’t sinking into the skin well enough – and is just sitting on the surface, instead. While this doesn’t affect the efficacy of the product, it can sometimes feel too thick. Not to mention, it will always show up in photos!

Another thing to look out for when it comes to SPF is the level of cover it gives you. For a facial product, it’s always best to go for a minimum of SPF30. It’s also crucial to go for a ‘broad spectrum’ product, as this will ensure that your skin is protected from UVA and UVB rays. 

U Beauty is a brand founded on the theory that your skincare routine should be streamlined. It means using minimum products, for maximum results. Every formula that this brand has created is vegan, cruelty-free and clean. The U Beauty Multimodal Defender Broad Spectrum SPF30 acts as a two-in-one treatment – protection against UVA and UVB rays, as well as a targeted treatment for any existing hyperpigmentation.

How I Use This Moisturizer

I use this every morning, after I’ve washed my face, and as the very last step in my skincare regime. I used a coin-sized amount to cover my face, neck and décolletage. It might seem like a lot, but this is how much is recommended for the product to work efficiently. I will then apply my make-up as usual.

My Thoughts On U Beauty Multimodal Defender

I was a bit wary of this product at first, as it does come at quite a high price. Compared to a lot of the other SPF products on the market, that is. But once I decided to go for it, I loved it. With skincare, you absolutely get what you pay for – most of the time. This SPF felt super luxurious. The texture felt more like a moisturizer on my skin, and it left no white residue. It seemed to vanish into my skin upon application, which was pretty impressive. I can safely say that I’ll be repurchasing if my wallet allows it!

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Key ingredients

Below are the key ingredients of U Beauty Resurfacing Compound:

• Sodium ascorbyl phosphate: It is a soluble form of Vitamin C that lightens the skin and stabilizes other ingredients in the product.

• Retinyl palmitate: It is a mild form of retinol that is great for those with sensitive skin or first exposure to retinol. The main use of this substance is to rejuvenate the skin.

• AHA: Exfoliates dead skin cells, removes sebum, and evens skin tone.

How I Use This Serum

In my regular skincare routine, I followed U Beauty's instructions of using Resurfacing Compound to replace serums, AHAs, and vitamin C. Every day, I use it twice, morning and night, after I clean my face. Also, after applying the Resurfacing Compound, I added Multimodal Defender Broad Spectrum SPF30 for sun protection and moisturizing.

My Review of U Beauty Resurfacing Compound

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound has a liquid texture. I feel it absorbs quickly when applied to the skin, leaving no stickiness. Plus, this serum is fragrance-free. I have problem skin, dark circles under my eyes, small wrinkles at the corners of my mouth, frequent blackheads, and a few freckles on both cheeks. Moreover, because I often stay up late, my skin is dull.

The first time I used it, I didn't feel much of a change. The product does not cause itching, stinging, or irritation. However, after 2 weeks of using Resurfacing Compound consistently, I have noticed my skin tone is more even, with fewer breakouts.

After 30 days of use, this serum has really changed my skin. My freckles have faded, wrinkles are also reduced. Also, the dark spots have shown slight signs of improvement. My skin looks radiant and supple.

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound is a product worth trying. If you are dealing with a variety of skin problems and need a multi-purpose product to correct them, then this serum is a great choice. One tip for you is to keep it in the refrigerator. This helps the product's ingredients become more effective, and makes the skin feel more relaxed when you apply it to your skin.

I also enjoy The SUPER Hydrator from U Beauty. It is very super lightweight yet very hydrating moisturizer. The SCULPT Arm Compound is a staple in my body care routine. It has helped me tremendously to tighten, tone, and sculpt the skin around the arms.

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The SUPER Hydrator imparts a mega dose of hydration to the skin that stays comfortable and hydrated for the entire time I have it on. The reason behind it is the brand's patent-pending HYDRA-SIREN Capsule. It delivers long-chain hyaluronic acid to the skin. It is a super lightweight moisturizer, that feels more like a milky serum when applied to the skin. I mistook it for a serum for a long time due to its texture. But once applied, the way it hydrates the skin made me double-check about what it really is.

My skin is drier and sometimes parched when I am sitting near the room heater when working. The SUPER Hydrator has worked efficiently to hydrate and soothes the skin even on those days. Once applied, the lightweight silky formula melts into the skin. I find the texture is unique and has a sensorial feel to it. It imparts a natural glow and softness to the skin. It works great as a moisturizer all year round and on the days when skin is drier than usual, it works well as a super hydrating serum. Also, it layers well under the makeup too. I have not noticed any breakouts with this moisturizer.

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Key Ingredients & Technology

The hero ingredient or I should say the technology behind the products including U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound is the Siren Capsule Technology. The brand's exclusive technology allows a product to deliver critical active ingredients to the area where skin needs them the most. That means, instead of working on the entire area, intelligent technology only focuses on the area in need. The active ingredients can be a combination of ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, or Vitamin C. And in the case of this newest launch, it is a combination of original Siren technology and a specially formulated Sculpt Siren variation. This variation targets arms with a unique blend of marine extracts, probiotics, and ferments.

Packaging & Application

First of all, the packaging of the U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound is really nice. The glossy opaque airless pump bottle has details imprinted on the surface. I like the overall color scheme and look of the line, along with the outer packaging. The product is very smooth and has a light texture. It applies very well on the surface. As I massage it into the skin, it feels very cooling and soothing on the arm area. I am using The Sculpt Arm Compound for almost 2 months and I must say that consistency is the key when using it.

My Review

When I first started using U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound, I felt like there was a difference in my arm area in terms of tightening. But then I thought that it might just be my diet or routine, so I kept using it a bit more before coming to any conclusion. I want to mention that while researching about this newest launch, I saw it mentioned somewhere that it works even better when combined with arm workouts. In my everyday routine, I do keep aside few minutes to do my arm workouts, not the rigorous ones. So, I was covered in that sense.

The first thing I notice is that the U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound gives a nice tightening effect to my skin. For your reference, before using it, the skin on my arms was smooth but not firm. So it was a nice first impression for me. It kept consistent with this product. My skin around the arm area is smoother, sculpt, and without any bumps. In addition, I have noticed a visible difference in the contours of my arms. After every use, my skin appears a little firmer and healthier. Apart from that, this arm serum nourishes the skin. Also, the serum is not sticky and does not leave any residue. It just sinks into the skin and feels lightweight.

Overall, I am enjoying this U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound very much. The serum bottle is 120ml and I can keep using it for a month or so more. Another thing I have started doing is to use it on my thigh area too. And guess what, I have noticed a difference. I recommend you to check it out, it is not magic. But, I suggest making it part of your workout routine. It enhances the process of fighting against gravity without being a magic potion.

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