Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional Versus COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 31 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
About this product
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Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 31 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Retinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rice Amino Acids, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneButylene 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 31 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
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Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 31 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
I’ve been using this as a lip mask for around 1 month and I feel it does a great job of keeping my lips from being chapped. I used to dab 1-2 drops of The Ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid toner on my lips and seal it with Vaseline, but I like this better as it allows me to skip a 2-step process and I feel like this doesn’t evaporate on my lips as quickly as Vaseline does.
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