Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 versus Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 .
Published on January 25, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, 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 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
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 41 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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
Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Cera Alba
- Candelilla Cera
- Sulfated Castor Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 41 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
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 41 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
Cocos Nucifera Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cera Alba • Candelilla Cera • Sulfated Castor Oil • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Garcinia Indica Seed Butter • Squalane • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Limonene • Tocopherol • Ximenia Americana Seed Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Stevia Rebaudiana Extract • Alumina • Peg-8 • Lauroyl Lysine • Glycine Soja Oil • Citral • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Citric Acid • Titanium Dioxide • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 15850 • CI 17200 • Barium Sulfate • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
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Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateFresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ci 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 15850Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15 37 ingredients
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 41 ingredients
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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.
Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 41 ingredients
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