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Is Volufiline Really \u201cFiller In A Bottle\u201d? Here\u2019s What The Experts Have To Say<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Derms break down the buzzy new ingredient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With new products, brands, and categories popping up every day, beauty can be a bit overwhelming. <\/em>Back to Basics<\/em><\/a> is our rudimentary beauty series that serves as your crash course on the science behind some of the best formulations in the game. This week, we\u2019re taking a look at Volufiline.<\/em><\/p>\n

For one relatively brief, full-cheeked moment in the late 2010s to early 2020s, it seemed as though fillers<\/a> were everywhere<\/em>. The injectables skyrocketed in popularity thanks to their ability to smooth wrinkles, plump up hollower areas of the face (like under the eyes<\/a>), and generally cultivate a more vibrant appearance. But what goes up must come down, and over the last few years, many have lowered their doses and even had them dissolved<\/a>. Still, people crave that filler-like effect, albeit more subtly. And according to some on the internet, Volufiline, a buzzy new skin care ingredient, is the way to get it.<\/p>\n

Popping up in a variety of K-Beauty and niche skin care products \u2014 and, subsequently, all over the faces of TikTok influencers \u2014 some of Volufiline\u2019s biggest fans have made a pretty bold claim: That the topical ingredient, which is primarily found in serums and creams, is \u201cfiller in a bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can an over-the-counter topical ingredient really rival injectables administered in-office by a medical provider? TZR spoke with two board-certified dermatologists to get the 411 on Volufiline, including what it is, how it can be used, and, of course, how much it does \u2014 or doesn\u2019t \u2014 live up to the hype.<\/p>\n

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What Is Volufiline?<\/h2>\n

Volufiline is a trademarked, patented skin care ingredient \u201cmarketed as a topical alternative to fillers by claiming to promote fat-cell differentiation and lipid storage, creating a fuller appearance,\u201d says Dr. Kseniya Kobets, MD, director of cosmetic dermatology at New York\u2019s Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care Dermatology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Digging in a bit deeper (pun not intended), \u201cthe active component in Volufiline supposedly encourages existing fat cells to store more lipids and aids in the maturation of new fat cells, leading to [claims of] increased volume in the deepest layers of the skin,\u201d explains Dr. Deborah R. Spey, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology<\/a> in New Jersey.<\/p>\n

Volufiline is \u201cmade from a plant-derived compound called sarsasapogenin that\u2019s carried in a moisturizing base,\u201d says Kobets. The plant from which sarsasapogenin is derived, Anemarrhena asphodeloides<\/em>, is a popular ingredient in Chinese and Korean medicine valued for<\/a> its anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n

What Are the Benefits of Volufiline?<\/h2>\n

After using a product with Volufiline, you might notice softer, plumped-up skin \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it’s Volufiline\u2019s doing. \u201cI suspect much of that comes from the overall formulation\u2014 ingredients like squalane<\/a>, humectants, emollients, and other barrier-supporting ingredients that hydrate the skin and temporarily soften fine lines,\u201d says Kobets. \u201cBased on the current evidence, I\u2019m not convinced that topical Volufiline itself meaningfully increases facial fat or restores lost volume.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So\u2026 Is It Really A Replacement For Filler?<\/h2>\n

As you\u2019ve probably already gleaned, the experts say you shouldn\u2019t cancel that cosmetic dermatologist appointment just yet. For one, as Spey notes, topicals in general \u201ccan only penetrate so far into a much more superficial layer of skin,\u201d as opposed to \u201cthe deeper structural planes of subcutaneous fat layers, where hyaluronic acid fillers are injected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the matter of the ingredient itself. \u201cThere is very limited scientific data on Volufiline’s effectiveness [and] any reported plumping effects have been quite modest,\u201d says Spey. \u201cIt is intended to be used as a skin-plumping agent, not a replacement for dermal fillers.\u201d Kobets concurs: \u201cThat proposed mechanism is based largely on manufacturer data and limited preclinical research, and it hasn\u2019t been convincingly demonstrated in human skin,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Simply put: \u201cAt this point, we simply don\u2019t have robust independent clinical studies showing that topical Volufiline can meaningfully restore facial volume,\u201d says Kobets.<\/p>\n

Who Can (& Can\u2019t) Use Volufiline?<\/h2>\n

While it might not deliver instant supermodel cheekbones or turn back the clock on your laxity, \u201csomeone who enjoys skin care, has mild dehydration or early fine lines, and understands that the results are likely to be subtle may enjoy trying it,\u201d says Kobets.<\/p>\n

You might want to steer clear if you\u2019re oily, says Spey, and exercise caution if you\u2019re acne-prone in general; with those skin types, \u201cavoid very heavy or highly occlusive formulas,\u201d says Kobets. \u201cIf you have sensitive skin, look for fragrance-free products and patch-test first.\u201d Additionally, Spey notes that it \u201chas not been tested for use in pregnant women.\u201d<\/p>\n

And (again!) both experts recommend tempering your expectations. \u201cI would be much more cautious [if someone expects] it to replace fillers or meaningfully improve under-eye hollows, temples, or age-related facial volume loss,\u201d says Kobets.<\/p>\n

How To Incorporate Volufiline Into Your Routine<\/h2>\n

If you do decide to pick up a product or two containing Volufiline, simply use as directed \u2014 what\u2019s more important is that you keep using everything else in your routine. \u201cDon\u2019t neglect the skincare fundamentals like sunscreen, retinoids, antioxidants, and barrier-supporting ingredients, which have much stronger evidence for improving skin quality over time,\u201d says Kobets. Among those antioxidants and barrier-boosters, \u201cit is best to pair Volufiline with other cosmeceutical ingredients such as peptides<\/a>, ceramides, squalene, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide<\/a>, and growth factors,\u201d says Spey.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile I have never used Volufiline personally, The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Plumping Anhydrous Serum has the right balance of key ingredients, gets great reviews, and has a modest price point,\u201d says Spey.<\/div>\n