Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream versus Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on January 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream 36 ingredients
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is 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
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream 36 ingredients
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm 35 ingredients
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Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream 36 ingredients
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm 35 ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Silica • Microcrystalline Wax • Octyldodecanol • Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate • Benzyl Benzoate • Aroma • Tribehenin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sorbitan Isostearate • BHA • Sodium Saccharin • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • CI 77891 • CI 77499 • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 15850 • CI 17200 • CI 73360 • CI 45410
Polybutene • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Sterols • Diisostearyl Malate • Polyethylene • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Octyldodecanol • Isostearyl Hydroxystearate • Triisostearyl Citrate • Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate • Candelilla Cera • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene • Mentha Piperita Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Tribehenin • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitan Stearate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Algae Extract • Limonene • Linalool • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • CI 15850 • CI 77891 • CI 77491
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.
Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexyl 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. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen 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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 13.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate.
Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 19.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 21.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBuxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 26.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tarte SEA Quench Lip Rescue Balm Buff contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream 36 ingredients
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