Kosé Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Repair Lip Balm Versus Tiaraleen Bioprogramming Lip Line Timecess 907D Plus Eccolange
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Suizendinori Polysaccharide
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diisostearyl Malate, Triisostearin, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Suizendinori Polysaccharide, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Squalane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Water, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Phenoxyethanol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Bran Oil
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Americana Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Red 1:1
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Petrolatum, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Corylus Americana Seed Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, CI 45380, Basic Red 1:1, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
