Updated on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm 31 ingredients
A'Pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil 17 ingredients
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Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm 31 ingredients
A'Pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate.
2 Concerns
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
2 Concerns
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract comes from the false daisy plant. False daisy contains antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
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.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
This ingredient is more commonly known as Zhi Mu root. You might see this ingredient listed under 'Volufiline' products.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
We don't have a description for Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil is an oil expressed from the germs of rice kernels.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is created from fermenting Saccharomyces, a yeast also known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Silica Silylate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 19140, CI 15985, Tocopheryl Acetate, Milk Protein Extract, Honey Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
When to use
Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm 31 ingredients
A'Pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Lip Balm 31 ingredients
Daniel Chin
Not hydrating, and seems to dry my lips further.
Update: I’ve had to throw away as it’s actually split my lips. Wouldn’t recommend.
A'Pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil 17 ingredients
honimoli
I have extremely dry lips, and they sometimes peel a bit.
This lip oil keeps my lips soft from night to morning, and it's extremely occlusive...
I have extremely dry lips, and they sometimes peel a bit.
This lip oil keeps my lips soft from night to morning, and it's extremely occlusive and moisturizing. To apply it, I drink some water first, making sure to leave water on my lips, then use the lip oil.
Some people might find it sticky. My lips are so dry I don't mind it at all, and the slight stickiness goes away in a few hours.
I use it everyday at night, and use more hydrating products underneath (numbuzin deep sleep no.6 + a good moisturizer) when I know I will go out the next day and use a drying, matte lip product.
I find it a bit unnecessary to have if you can use vaseline to be honest. In my case, vaseline does not work for me, so I use this. I might try aquaphor next, still.
For now, this works really well and I'm not interested in changing it.
Only downside is that I think it's too little product, but it's really cheap, so I might just buy in bulk.
