Etude House Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm Versus Frudia Grape Honey Chu Lip Essence
Updated on May 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 10 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm 37 ingredients
Frudia Grape Honey Chu Lip Essence 26 ingredients
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Etude House Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm 37 ingredients
Frudia Grape Honey Chu Lip Essence 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Triethylhexanoin, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Parfum, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Trehalose, Water, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Water, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 45380, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
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 PolyisobuteneParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumTocopheryl 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 AcetateThis 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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWe don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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