Bite Beauty Agave+ Nighttime Lip Therapy Versus Beauty Bay Hydrating Lip SOS Mask with Castor Oil and Borage Seed Oil
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bite Beauty Agave+ Nighttime Lip Therapy 24 ingredients
Beauty Bay Hydrating Lip SOS Mask with Castor Oil and Borage Seed Oil 12 ingredients
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Bite Beauty Agave+ Nighttime Lip Therapy 24 ingredients
Beauty Bay Hydrating Lip SOS Mask with Castor Oil and Borage Seed Oil 12 ingredients
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Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Aroma
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentMomordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Squalane, Glyceryl Rosinate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aroma, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, 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 OilSqualane 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.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneGlyceryl Rosinate is a fragrance.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilTocopherol (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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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