Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm versus Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on May 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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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Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
- Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Lauryl Laurate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Tribehenin
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Jojoba Esters
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Silica • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C10-18 Triglycerides • Lauryl Laurate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tribehenin • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Jojoba Esters • Parfum • Mentha Piperita Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Stevia Rebaudiana Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Polyglycerin-3 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Quercetin • Tocopherol • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • CI 77492 • CI 19140 • CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
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Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Helianthus 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 OilBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Limonene 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 LimoneneBurt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
This is honestly my HG chapstick (me and 80% of the rest of the world) and I have to have one near me at all times.
...But I have to admit I *do* think it causes acne if it migrates away from my lips, and sometimes I even break out...
This is honestly my HG chapstick (me and 80% of the rest of the world) and I have to have one near me at all times.
...But I have to admit I *do* think it causes acne if it migrates away from my lips, and sometimes I even break out around my lip line.
But I literally don't care, I don't want to give up this chapstick.
I don't love the peppermint as a skincare ingredient, but it gives the illusion of fresh breath if you need it.
I've been carrying the little yellow chapstick around for 20 years at this point, I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
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