Hera Sensual Nude Balm - 174 Mute Pink Versus Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color - Bare
Updated on April 28, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hera Sensual Nude Balm 39 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Hera Sensual Nude Balm 39 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-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
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Lanolate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Nylon-12
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Lanolate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cetyl Lactate, Paraffin, Nylon-12, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Parfum, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 77742, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 45380, CI 75470, CI 45370, CI 77163
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 15850Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77491Ci 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Citral 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 CitralGeraniol 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 GeraniolLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopherol (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 TocopherolEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxIngredient Ratings
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