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Experiment Beauty Softwear Versus The Outset Lip Oasis Glossy Treatment

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Preservative

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.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

When to use

25 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Experiment Beauty Softwear 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2)
rachelspring's avatar

Rachel Spring

6 months ago
Review

As someone who typically only uses vaseline this was a huge game changer. Ive tried other lip balms, don't get me wrong, but I always went back to vaseline. This lip balm though, is incredible. It IS thick, so if you hate that this won't be for you. But thick means it LASTS on your lips. Through eating, drinking, and sleeping. I notice a huge huge difference in the hydration of my lips when I use Show more

#hydrating
#no scent
#works well
breefessler's avatar

Bree Fessler

3 months ago
Review

Incredible. Outside of vaseline I havent tried anything like it. A noticible difference for me each time I use it!!

#hydrating
#no scent
#works well

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