COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub Versus The Saem Honey Oatmeal Lip Scrub
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
The Saem Honey Oatmeal Lip Scrub 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
The Saem Honey Oatmeal Lip Scrub 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel Forming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDextrin
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Sucrose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Stearalkonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Dextrin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Honey
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sucrose
HumectantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingHoney
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Petrolatum, Sucrose, Microcrystalline Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica Silylate, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Water, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.
Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.
As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.
Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyIngredient Ratings
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When to use
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
The Saem Honey Oatmeal Lip Scrub 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
It gets the job done for a lip scrub. My only problem is that the taste is so.. not it. It makes it hard to want to be consistent with this because I dread the taste. It’s really not that bad, just not something I desire, lol. It leaves my lips feeling nice and hydrated, though!
