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Updated on July 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask
Lip Mask
American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Notable Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate Antioxidant, Humectant
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits

Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance  •  Helps with Anti-Aging

Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract.

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Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract.

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Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Humectant

Prunus Mume extract comes from the Asian plum. This plum is AKA 'plum blossom'. Plum blossom has hydrating and antibacterial properties.

Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract.

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Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract.

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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice comes from oranges native to Southeast Asia.

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Citrus Limon Juice Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Citrus Limon juice is also lemon juice.

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Citrus Aurantifolia Juice Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantifolia Juice.

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Good for Dark Spots

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Good for Scar Healing

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract.

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Morus Alba Root Extract Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Morus Alba Root Extract.

Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

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Lactic Acid Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
AHA  •  6 Benefits  •  3 Concerns

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Sodium Citrate Buffering, Masking

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
3 Benefits

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

We don't have a description for Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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The Kissu Lip Mask
Triisostearin Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Triisostearin isn't fungal acne safe.

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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.

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Squalane Emollient, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0
Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Sucrose Hexaisostearate Emollient, Emulsifying, Humectant

We don't have a description for Sucrose Hexaisostearate.

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Dextrin Palmitate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.

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Aluminum Distearate Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Aluminum Distearate.

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Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.

Prunus Persica Kernel Extract Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Prunus Persica Kernel Extract comes from the kernel of the peach.

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Prunus Persica Fruit Water Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance

Prunus Persica Fruit Water is made by distilling parts of the peach.

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Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Masking

We don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract.

Rosa Canina Fruit Astringent
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract is the Rosehip.

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Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance  •  Helps with Anti-Aging

Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Allantoin Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
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3 Benefits

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

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Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate Emollient
2-3 / 0
3 Concerns

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Tribehenin Emollient, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

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Sorbitan Isostearate Emulsifying
1-2 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

1-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning
Peptide  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Pyridoxine Hcl Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Pyridoxine Hcl.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance  •  2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Lauroyl Lysine Skin Conditioning

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

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Aluminum Hydroxide Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent
Exfoliant  •  2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Tea leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea (green tea, white tea, oolong, black tea) and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Solvent
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning
Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Preservative
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Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA
13
3
3
11
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
The Kissu Lip Mask
7
5
10
10
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mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

52 Routines
69% use in am
31% use in pm
94% use every day
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61 Routines
18% use in am
82% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA 30 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask 32 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Drying (1) Expensive (1) Heavy (1) Oily (1) Sticky (1)
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Manateepiglet

14 days ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Really sticky and not moisturizing. A shame for the high price point and disappointing since I like other Tatcha products.