Boots Glossy Lip Balm - Mint Versus P. Louise Protect Your Pout Lip Conditioner - I Tira-Miss-U
Updated on March 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and 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 fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Boots Glossy Lip Balm 15 ingredients
P. Louise Protect Your Pout Lip Conditioner 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Boots Glossy Lip Balm 15 ingredients
P. Louise Protect Your Pout Lip Conditioner 8 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Paraffin
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, BHT, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Boots Glossy Lip Balm 15 ingredients
P. Louise Protect Your Pout Lip Conditioner 8 ingredients
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