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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint versus Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm .

Published on May 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and 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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KNC Beauty Supa Balm 23 ingredients

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm 16 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
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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KNC Beauty Supa Balm 23 ingredients

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm 16 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Ricinus 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 Oil

KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.

This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.

Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.

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KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate

KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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.

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KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

KNC Beauty Supa Balm Mint contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

KNC Beauty Supa Balm 23 ingredients

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm 16 ingredients

13% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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KNC Beauty Supa Balm 23 ingredients

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm 16 ingredients

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