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Chanel Boy De Chanel Lip Balm Versus La Mer The Lip Balm

Lip Moisturizer

French Brand

American Brand

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 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 scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Chanel Boy De Chanel Lip Balm 22 ingredients

La Mer The Lip Balm 48 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Chanel Boy De Chanel Lip Balm 22 ingredients

La Mer The Lip Balm 48 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Boy De Chanel Lip Balm

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Diisostearyl Malate

Emollient

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Jojoba Esters

Emollient

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Abrasive

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emollient

1 / 0 Oil Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Tribehenin

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Propylene Carbonate

Sorbitan Isostearate

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Parfum

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

BHT

Antioxidant

Citric Acid

Buffering

The Lip Balm

Petrolatum

Emollient

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Microcrystalline Wax

Emulsion Stabilising

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate

Emulsifying

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient

Algae Extract

Emollient

Malachite

Skin Conditioning

Tourmaline

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Emollient

1-3 / 0 Oil Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Abrasive

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal

Sodium Gluconate

Copper Gluconate

Calcium Gluconate

Magnesium Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate

Tocopheryl Succinate

Niacin

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking

0-1 / 0 Fragrance Icon

Glycine Soja Oil

Phytosphingosine

Trehalose

Polybutene

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Distearate

Emollient

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Menthyl PCA

Humectant

Oleic Acid

Emollient

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Sodium Saccharin

Masking

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

0-1 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

CI 77220

Sodium Bicarbonate

Parfum

Benzyl Benzoate

Limonene

Linalool

BHT

CI 42090

CI 19140

Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Malachite, Tourmaline, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Phytosphingosine, Trehalose, Polybutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Distearate, Water, Glycerin, Menthyl PCA, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77220, Sodium Bicarbonate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, BHT, CI 42090, CI 19140

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

BHT

Antioxidant, Masking

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.

As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.

The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.

However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.

Learn more about BHT

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

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.

Learn more about Parfum

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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 Acetate