Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower Versus Besame Cosmetics Ella Fitzgerald Lipstick - Apollo
Updated on February 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower 25 ingredients
Besame Cosmetics Ella Fitzgerald Lipstick 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower 25 ingredients
Besame Cosmetics Ella Fitzgerald Lipstick 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 77492, CI 77891, Mica, Tin Oxide, Tridecyl Trimellitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Octyldodecanol, Isostearic Acid, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol 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.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxIngredient Ratings
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