This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stevioside
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77220, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tribehenin, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stevioside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C30-50 Alcohols
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, C30-50 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Mannitol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Cholesterol, Oleic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl 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 PolyisobuteneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol 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
