Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Lip Balm versus La Mer The Lip Volumizer .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on January 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 30 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 85 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Tribehenin
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Palmitic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Glyceryl Distearate
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 85 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 85 ingredients
Petrolatum • Octyldodecanol • Microcrystalline Wax • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Malachite • Algae Extract • Tourmaline • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Sodium Gluconate • Potassium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • 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 • Calcium Carbonate • Sodium Bicarbonate • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Limonene • BHT • CI 42090 • CI 19140
Vp/Va Copolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Persea Gratissima Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Niacin • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Sodium Gluconate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Tourmaline • Malachite • Phytosphingosine • Menthyl PCA • Phytosterols • Tribehenin • Glycerin • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cholesterol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Menthoxypropanediol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Simethicone • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate • Calcium Carbonate • Silica • Tin Oxide • Water • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Titanium/Titanium Dioxide • Polyethylene Terephthalate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Palmitic Acid • Oleic Acid • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Glyceryl Distearate • Alcohol Denat. • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Aroma • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Sodium Saccharin • BHA • Tocopheryl Succinate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Alumina • Acrylates Copolymer • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 77400 • CI 75470 • CI 15850 • CI 45380 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 17200 • CI 19140 • CI 15985
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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.
We don't have a description for Malachite.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Tourmaline.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Medicago Sativa Seed Powder.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal comes from the Sweet Almond tree. This sweet almond seed meal is the residue from expressing almond oil.
As an abrasive, it can help exfoliate the top layer of skin.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopheryl Succinate is an antioxidant.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 67.
Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 OilLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 AcetateLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glyceryl Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 58.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
We don't have a description for Menthyl PCA.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
Oleic Acid is used to enhance the texture of products. It is also a cleansing agent. As an emollient, it can help hydrate and soften the skin.
Oleic Acid isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Oleic AcidLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 55.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 54.
We don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 65.
Calcium Carbonate is an exfoliant.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 42.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 64.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLa Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 46.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 63.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 48.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 76.
Ci 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 19140La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 49.
La Mer The Lip Volumizer contains this as ingredient number 87.
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