This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide NP and Ceramide AP to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Silica
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aroma, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77163, CI 77491
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Tribehenin, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Water, Panthenol, Sucrose, Squalane, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Surfactin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Dipeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentapeptide-3, Sodium DNA, Potassium Hyaluronate, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
