Buxom Cosmetics Power-Full Plumping Peptide Lip Treatment Versus Neutrogena Collagen Bank Lip Plumping Treatment
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Silylate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Wax, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl Vanillin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tripeptide-1
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aroma
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventStevioside
MaskingGlucosyl Stevioside
MaskingHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aroma, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Stevioside, Glucosyl Stevioside
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 a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
