This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This hydrating lip mask is formulated around Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to hydrate lips and strengthen the lip barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Aroma
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
BHA
Antioxidant
Saccharin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Aroma, Triacontanyl Pvp, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, BHA, Saccharin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anise Alcohol
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Dioleate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytosteryl Glucoside/Glucosylceramide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Oleate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ceresin, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Dioleate, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 19140, CI 45410, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Glucoside/Glucosylceramide, Sodium Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
