Depology Moisturizing Caviar Multi Balm Stick Versus Kimuse Cosmetics Hydrating Multi Balm Stick
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 oils
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Ingredient Info
Depology Moisturizing Caviar Multi Balm Stick 39 ingredients
Kimuse Cosmetics Hydrating Multi Balm Stick 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Depology Moisturizing Caviar Multi Balm Stick 39 ingredients
Kimuse Cosmetics Hydrating Multi Balm Stick 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyisobutene
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Tribehenin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Caviar Extract, Astaxanthin, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Bakuchiol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Propanediol, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
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 ButterThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilIngredient Ratings
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