Himalaya Lip Balm Versus Kanebo Kate Lip Monster
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningBis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBarium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Paraffin, Synthetic Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 15850
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
