For a few years now, I have been touting two of my very favorite lip treatment products. If you follow Never Say Die Beauty, you know what they are, and you can read about them here and here. Actually, I’ve written about those two faves many times!
But now I have added a new-to-me brand and product to my dry lip and lip line arsenal: Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex. And since I love my two stalwarts so much, this new product must really be something!
Over the past year, I have developed visible vertical lip lines. Or maybe it’s just that I can see them now after my cataract surgery. At any rate, it was disconcerting to see them, and I am on a mission to try to fade them.
The Theraderm Brand
I was sent Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex, but before I tried it, I was curious about the brand. Theraderm was created by Dr. James Beckman, dermatologist, who will share the background and philosophy of his company, Therapon Skin Health, and brand, Theraderm.
He created a system of facial and body skincare products for his patients based on scientific research, his experience in treating patients, and with input from estheticians and patients themselves.
The products are manufactured using pharmaceutical grade ingredients, meaning they must exceed 99% purity from natural sources, and they cannot include binders, fillers, dyes, or unknown substances. I was surprised to find out that only about 3% of products make that claim.
Theraderm does not have a huge line made up of hundreds of products, but a small line of core products so you’re not overwhelmed with tons of skincare products that you have to figure out how and when to use. They have two collections: an anti-aging collection and a clear skin (anti-acne collection). Products can be purchased as a full-size product collection, a travel-size collection or individually from the Theraderm website. If you have any questions, you can call and talk to an adviser from the company.
Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex
Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex comes in a squeeze tube with a slant tip for easy application.
It is a thick, viscous, clear gel that clings to my lips. It has a hint of caramel scent that fades immediately. Upon application, it feels juicy rather than sticky, and it is very soothing. After several minutes, the juiciness fades a bit, and I can tell that it’s on, but it is less apparent. I usually apply it so that it goes just outside of my lip line so that it comes in contact with my lip lines.
Theraderm AA Lip Complex is super glossy. Because of the glossiness and instant hydration, it gives my lips a plumper appearance and my lip lines don’t look so noticeable. The white areas on my lips are the reflection of the shine.
On the rare occasion that I wear matte lipstick (mostly because I like the shade and I don’t have it in a non-matte formula), Theraderm is perfect to wear either over it or under it. Same with metallic lipsticks that I recently discovered were drying out my lips too.
I really enjoy wearing Theraderm at night when I go to sleep. When I wake up, it’s still on, protecting my lips. Seriously, if I don’t eat or drink a lot, Theraderm lasts all day. Plus a little goes a long way.
I am very impressed with Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex. Also, I read through the customer reviews, and they were all raves. But what I loved about those reviews was that they were from women around my age, definitely the age 45-65 crowd, whose skincare needs are much more like mine than younger women.
Here’s what Theraderm says about their Anti-Aging Lip Complex:
Daily lip treatment contains a peptide designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around lips, while Atelcollagen increases lip volume without unpleasant stinging. Infused with soothing avocado oil and vitamin E, this product helps hydrate and rejuvenate for smooth, luscious lips.
- Helps reduce the appearance of lip bleed lines
- Clinically tested and proven to increase lip volume
- Enhances the effects of professional dermal fillers
- Aids in the prevention of lipstick feathering
Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex is priced at $26 for 0.25 fl. oz./7.08g. Remember, it is made with pharmaceutical grade, pure ingredients. Below is me holding the 0.25 fl. oz. tube so you can see the size.
However, right now they are selling a tube with double the amount of Lip Complex for $40 on their website. Definitely a good deal. Check out the Theraderm website where you can read more about the brand and its products. I discovered that Theraderm skincare products are also sold by the company on Amazon. Free shipping. Theraderm products are parabens-free, and they are not tested on animals.
Here’s the ingredient list and instructions:
(Note: one of the questions on Amazon asks for the ingredient list, and I noticed that the ingredients have now slightly changed since that question was posted by removing the peppermint, thankfully! Also, there’s no menthol or camphor).
11 Comments
I have never heard of this brand before, but this sounds great for my chapped lips this winter!
It’s a very impressive lip balm/plumper. It has made my short list of faves, for sure.
Wow! I’ve always thought you look wonderful wearing lipstick, and figured it was because you know how to take care of your pucker! If this is as good or better than the City Lips Plumper, I’m down for trying it!
Thank you, Kim! I love both of those brands because when I apply them at night, they are both still on when I wake up in the morning. I haven’t compared their ingredient lists, though I should. I would say I get very similar results in terms of hydration, healing and having the look of plumper lips from them both. 🙂
This looks like a great product. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like something I need to try!
My lips are dry this time of the year so it needs extra loving care. Good to know this doesn’t sting
I am already noticing lip bleed lines around the outsides of my lips. This treatment sounds so nice, and I love the ingredient purity!
Sounds like a good item for some!
This sounds really nice! I know I’m going to have to pay more attention to lip treatments and would like to start sooner rather than later!
Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex is so juicy and hydrating. I don’t think you live in an ice box state like I do (it was 23 degrees today with the sun out), so you may not need the big guns yet, but this is so glossy and does make the lips look fuller, but then you have full lips already 😉