La Mer The Lip Balm Versus Clarins Lip Perfector
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Algae Extract
EmollientMalachite
Skin ConditioningTourmaline
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Polybutene
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Menthyl PCA
HumectantOleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Malachite, Tourmaline, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Phytosphingosine, Trehalose, Polybutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Distearate, Water, Glycerin, Menthyl PCA, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77220, Sodium Bicarbonate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, BHT, CI 42090, CI 19140
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Paraffin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Nylon-12, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Oryzanol, Tribehenin, CI 45380, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, BHT, Tocopherol, Mica, Tin Oxide, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 77742
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopheryl 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
