Balea Intensive Lip Care with Shea Butter & Argan Oil Versus Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Balea Intensive Lip Care with Shea Butter & Argan Oil 16 ingredients
Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Balea Intensive Lip Care with Shea Butter & Argan Oil 16 ingredients
Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm 15 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Cera Alba, Candelilla Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Aroma, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalool, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 40800
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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