Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm versus Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar .
Last updated on March 27, 2024. Published on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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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
CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Polybutene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Synthetic Wax • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Candelilla Wax Esters • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Dimethicone • Methicone • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Mica • CI 15850 • CI 15985
Phytosteryl Oleate • Diisostearyl Malate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polybutene • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Microcrystalline Wax • Octyldodecanol • Synthetic Wax • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Mica • Vanillin • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Propylene Carbonate • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 PolyisobuteneCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polybutene 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 PolybuteneCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 6.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TocopherolCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 16.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar contains this as ingredient number 12.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
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CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
Reviews
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CAIA Cosmetics SOS Rescue Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
chloevanham
Really good lip balm. Great formula and nice scent and application. Bit pricey and can probably find a cheaper dupe but still love this product.
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