Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss - Glassy Versus r.e.m. beauty Essential Drip Glossy Balm - Skinny Dripped
Updated on April 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip glosses. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss 12 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Essential Drip Glossy Balm 17 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss 12 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Essential Drip Glossy Balm 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Titanium Dioxide, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
We don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin yet.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss 12 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Essential Drip Glossy Balm 17 ingredients
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