Marini SkinSolutions Hyla3D HA Lip Complex - Lip Treatment

Yes – this is the same product. Jan Marini now trades as Marini Skin Solutions, so the packaging carries the new brand name, but the product name, the size and the formula are unchanged.

The brand has not announced a reformulation alongside the rename, and its published ingredient list appears in full under Other Ingredients if you want to compare against a tube you already own.

It is a treatment rather than a balm, and this is the thing to know before buying. The texture is matte and slightly dry, with a faint white cast from the titanium dioxide in the formula. It does not look or feel like a glossy lip balm.

Most people who use it long-term simply apply a lip balm or lip oil over the top, which solves both the finish and the comfort. Reviewers who understood that going in rate it highly; those expecting a balm do not. Judge it on how your lips look after three weeks rather than how it feels on application.

Retinol is well established in skincare, and this product is formulated specifically for the lip and perioral area. That said, lip skin is thinner than facial skin, so introduce it gradually – once daily in the evening for the first week or two, then twice daily if comfortable.

Daily SPF matters more than usual because retinol increases photosensitivity and the lip area gets constant sun exposure. If you experience persistent dryness or flaking, reduce how often you apply it rather than pushing through.

Yes – the brand specifically states it can be applied before lipstick, and the matte finish actually makes a good base. Many people find lip colour applies more evenly and bleeds less into the vertical lines once the area has been treated for a few weeks. Let it settle for a moment before applying colour.

No, and it is worth being clear about that. It improves the appearance of the lip area – hydration makes lips look fuller, and softening the lines around the border improves definition – but it does not add volume the way an injectable does. Reviewers do describe their lips looking plumper, and that is a genuine appearance change rather than a structural one.

Hydration and smoothness are noticeable within days. For the fine lines, reviewers commonly report seeing softening at around three weeks of twice-daily use, with continued improvement after that. As with any retinol product, consistency matters more than quantity.

Apply it after your face moisturiser, morning and evening, then follow with SPF during the day. If you already use a retinoid on your face, this does not replace it – most facial retinoids are not intended for the lips, which is precisely the gap this fills. Introduce it separately from any other new active so you can tell how your skin is responding.

It is fragrance free, dye free and paraben free, which helps. But it contains retinol, castor oil, and the antioxidant preservatives BHA and BHT, and the lip area is thinner and more reactive than facial skin. If your lips are sensitive or prone to eczema, start once daily in the evening, or speak to your skincare professional first. Stop if you get persistent flaking or soreness.

We would not recommend it. This product contains retinol (vitamin A), which is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and because it is applied to the lips a small amount is likely to be ingested. If you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, please speak to your midwife, GP or prescribing clinician before using any retinol product.