Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower Versus Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick - Spice
Updated on February 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free lipsticks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower 25 ingredients
Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Essence You Make My Day! Lip Tower 25 ingredients
Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl 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
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Wax
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearin, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 47005, CI 15985, CI 45410, CI 77742
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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 WaxEuphorbia 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 WaxBis-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.
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 AcetateCi 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 15850CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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