Colorescience Peptide Lip Shine SPF 30 PA+++ Versus Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty Tri-Liptide Peptide Lip Enhancing Treatment
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 7.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Aroma
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 7.8%, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tribehenin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tin Oxide, Aroma, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 75470
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium 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 HyaluronateSorbitan 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 IsostearateTribehenin 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 Tribehenin
