Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm versus Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy .
Published on December 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy 45 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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- Cera Alba
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
- Sulfated Castor Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Peg-6 Isostearate
- Trihydroxystearin
Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy 45 ingredients
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Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy 45 ingredients
Cera Alba • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters • Hydrogenated Palm/Palm Kernel Glycerides • Sulfated Castor Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Parfum • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Prunus Domestica Seed Oil • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil • Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Peg-6 Isostearate • Caprylic Acid • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate • Trihydroxystearin • Hesperetin Laurate • Vanillin • Butylene Glycol • BHA • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Citral • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Geraniol
Water • Glycerin • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Persea Gratissima Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Silica • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • CI 77891 • Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene • Tetrasodium EDTA • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Caramel • Trihydroxystearin • Poloxamer 338 • Palmitic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Stevioside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Citral • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed OilFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 6.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 31.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Meadowfoam, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae., is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is oil from the seeds of Black Currant. A more common name for this ingredient is Black Currant Seed Oil.
Black Currant Seed Oil contains a high amount of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains linoleic acid.
Black currant berries contain anthocyanins, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Black currant berries also contain Vitamin E and fatty acids. It can help soften the skin.
Learn more about Ribes Nigrum Seed OilFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 21.
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 33.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 5.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 40.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 38.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 39.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 41.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 42.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 43.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 45.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolFresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.
Fresh Sugar Triple-Action Lip Serum Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 44.
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