Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 versus Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm .
Published on September 06, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 or silicones
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.
Lip Moisturizer
Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.
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Ingredient Info
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cera Alba
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- 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
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.49% • Benzophenone-3 2% • Cera Alba • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Parfum • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Persea Gratissima Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopherol • Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate • CI 15985 • CI 77891 • CI 15850 • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Propyl Gallate • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • BHT • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 45410 • CI 77492
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
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Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
glasscasita
Liked the color, but was not hydrating enough for my lips
I have chronically dry lips and wanted to love this product so much! But it just wasn't...
Liked the color, but was not hydrating enough for my lips
I have chronically dry lips and wanted to love this product so much! But it just wasn't hydrating enough for my lips
Gia_G
it's aight
Honestly I felt I was coaxed by the Sephora representative to buy this lip balm. I was looking for a sunscreen for the lips but this is...
it's aight
Honestly I felt I was coaxed by the Sephora representative to buy this lip balm. I was looking for a sunscreen for the lips but this is too low with an SPF of only 15. I'm not a huge fan of the colour or the texture either.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 40 ingredients
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