Hera Lip Serum Versus Hera Sensual Nude Balm
This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Panthenol to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 and Oryza Sativa Bran Wax to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Panthenol, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Ozokerite, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Gluconolactone, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Benzyl Benzoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Linalool, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydroxycitronellal, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyamide-8
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Citral
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Triolein, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Polyamide-8, CI 77891, CI 77491, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Limonene, Lecithin, CI 15850, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, CI 77220, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Diphenyl Dimethicone, CI 77499, CI 42090, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Phytosterols, Citral, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citronellol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Geraniol, Vegetable Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline isn't fungal acne safe.
Linalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis is a plant-derived ester that functions as a skin conditioner. It's basically a two linoleic acid molecules combined with fatty alcohols.
In practice, it works as a rich emollient that helps reduce moisture loss and give skin a soft appearance.
The phytosterol part of this ingredient brings an added structural bonus: phytosterols are structurally similar to cholesterol so they can fit right into the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to help reinforce the skin barrier.
Due to its molecular structure, this ingredient delivers a cushiony and glossy feeling without being excessively greasy.
It did not produce skin irritation or sensitization in clinical studies, and this ingredient is deemed safe to use in cosmetics at current practices.
Because this ingredient contains C16, C18, and C22 fatty chains, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on fatty acids in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
