Kaja Dewy Bar Versus CLIO Essential Lipcheek Tap
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, CI 77891, Cera Microcristallina, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 15850, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, CI 19140, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 42090, Propylene Carbonate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polybutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Squalane, Silica Silylate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77891Diisostearyl 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 sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTridecyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioning properties. It also acts as a texture enhancer and helps products spread easily without feeling greasy.
As an emollient, it forms a light layer on the skin that keeps moisture in and improves water resistance. This is why you'll often find this ingredient in eye creams and other rich treatments.
This ingredient is seen as the elegant alternative to mineral oil.
Learn more about Tridecyl Trimellitate
