Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX versus Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional .
Published on May 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX 68 ingredients
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Olea Europaea Husk Oil
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Tribehenin
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX 68 ingredients
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 30 ingredients
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Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX 68 ingredients
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 30 ingredients
Water • Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Isopropyl Isostearate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-40 Stearate • Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract • Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer • Betaine • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Steareth-2 • Steareth-21 • Glycine Soja Oil • Aroma • Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ceteareth-20 • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Polyisobutene • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Isopulegol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Olea Europaea Husk Oil • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Methyl Nicotinate • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tribehenin • Vanillyl Butyl Ether • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tocopherol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • Tin Oxide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Stearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables • Lecithin • Glycine Soja Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Swertia Chirata Extract
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polysorbate 60 • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • 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
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 29.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 48.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 52.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 57.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 18.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 61.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateDr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® 3-D LIP PLUMPFIX contains this as ingredient number 72.
Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Professional 30 ingredients
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