Essence Lip Care Booster Caring Lip Peeling Versus COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip masks. They have a total of 2 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence Lip Care Booster Caring Lip Peeling 22 ingredients
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
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Essence Lip Care Booster Caring Lip Peeling 22 ingredients
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantPolyisobutene
Citrus Limon Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sucrose, Polyisobutene, Citrus Limon Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxystearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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
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 SucroseGlycerin 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.
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Essence Lip Care Booster Caring Lip Peeling 22 ingredients
COSRX Honey Sugar Lip Scrub 18 ingredients
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Essence Lip Care Booster Caring Lip Peeling 22 ingredients
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!
