Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil N’ Gloss Versus Saltair Lip Oil Balm Conditioning Lip Oil
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Didecene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Silylate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 15850
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAroma
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSiraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Aroma, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mica, Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, BHT, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 17200, CI 15850, 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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
This ingredient shows up on a lot of "pore-clogging" lists but there's no real evidence behind that. It doesn't even have a comedogenic rating from an actual study; the numbers you'll find online come from blogs citing other blogs.
Ratings for other ingredients mostly come from a 1980s rabbit ear test. This test doesn't translate well to human skin or to real products because the ingredient sits at a much lower percentage.
Some people still find it breaks them out. So if that's you, definitely trust your skin. Just know this one's based on experience and not evidence.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 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 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Diisostearyl 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.
Polybutene 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 PolybuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
