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Farmacy Lip Smoothie - Apple Versus Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm - Nearly Mauve

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

Updated on October 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Lip Smoothie

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

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.

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Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Triglyceride

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.

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

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.

When to use

18 Routines
61% use in am
39% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Farmacy Lip Smoothie 36 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
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Genne

1 year ago
Review

Gave this product a try because I wanted a vegan lip mask to use at night. It exceeded my expectations!

My lips are on the dry side. For years, the only product that worked for me was the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

This product gives me soft and hydrated lips every morning, without fail. The consistency is very thick and a little gooey, but a little goes a long way. I enjoy the smell - it Show more

#hydrating
#heavy
#works well
Clover's avatar

Clover

19 days ago
Review

Fades quicker than desired, but still a good lip product.
Gotta be honest… the apple scent is the whole reason I bought this in the first place. It smells really good! (although there’s no taste) I find this product to be comfortable to wear and it leaves a pretty glossy shine to the lips, however I’ve also noticed that it doesn’t last as long as I would personally like. I understand lip products Show more

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well

Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm 20 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating