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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Mint + Shea Butter versus Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on May 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States
Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
25
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

This ingredient is a fatty-acid ester commonly used in makeup. It is use an emollient and emulsifier, and insoluble in water.

According to a manufacturer, it is a waxy solid and prevents other waxes from crystallizing.

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Mint + Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

This is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:

“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”

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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Mint + Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 7.

Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.

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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Mint + Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.

Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Mint + Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 14.

Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
79% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
68% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 14 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (1)
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KarenRodriguez

2 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

I’ve tried TONS of lip balms and this one really moisturizes my lips during the day, plus it has a decent spf.

Vacation Lip Desserts, Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 22 ingredients

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