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Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly - Chill Versus REFY Lip Gloss

Updated on July 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip glosses. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly

Lip Gloss

American Brand United States

REFY Lip Gloss

Lip Gloss

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly 22 ingredients

REFY Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

At a glance

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Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly 22 ingredients

REFY Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

ShineOn Lip Jelly

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Polybutene

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

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Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning

1-2 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

1-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer.

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Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

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Helianthus Annuus Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-1 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Good for Scar Healing • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.

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Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Emollient

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the raspberry fruit. Raspberries are native to northern Europe and Asia.

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Persea Gratissima Oil Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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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.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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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.

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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.

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Aroma

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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CI 45380 Cosmetic Colorant

2 / 0

Ci 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. It gives products a reddish color.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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CI 45410 Cosmetic Colorant

2 / 0

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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CI 77742 Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

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CI 16035 Cosmetic Colorant

2 / 2

Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Lip Gloss

Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Tridecyl Trimellitate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.

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Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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Silica Dimethyl Silylate Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

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Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax isn't fungal acne safe.

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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Synthetic Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

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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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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.

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Glyceryl Behenate Emollient, Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Glyceryl Behenate is a fatty acid created from glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Hyaluronic Acid

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

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Octyldodecanol

Emollient, Masking

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Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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