This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Bisabolol to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This lip moisturizer is formulated around Cera Alba to hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Olus Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Olus Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Candelilla Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Water, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Glycine, Lysine, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-4, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Nylon-12
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cera Alba, Cera Microcristallina, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Nylon-12, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Lecithin, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phytosterols, Oleyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline isn't fungal acne safe.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Wax" instead of "cera". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
