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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut versus Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on May 19, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States
Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 5.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 6.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 7.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 8.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 14.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

7% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
73% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 reviews
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Sep 13, 2021

Love it!
I can only use balms like this because of super dry lips. I've tried all the other popular petrolatum/lanolin balms and like these the most for their smell. The packaging is super cute too!

Love it!
I can only use balms like this because of super dry lips. I've tried all the other popular petrolatum/lanolin balms and like these the most for their smell. The packaging is super cute too!

Flavor: Coconut

Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients

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