Holika Holika Holi Pop Jelicious Lip Balm Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop
Updated on May 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Holi Pop Jelicious Lip Balm 30 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop 42 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Holika Holika Holi Pop Jelicious Lip Balm 30 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Ceresin, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Jojoba Esters, Polyethylene, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Tocopherol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, CI 42090, Butylene Glycol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coconut Flower Sugar
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coconut Flower Sugar, Isostearic Acid, Sucrose, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Water, Malic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Viola Tricolor Extract, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEuphorbia 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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