Lesse Soothing Lip Balm Versus Susanne Kaufmann Lip Balm
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Lesse Soothing Lip Balm 17 ingredients
Susanne Kaufmann Lip Balm 19 ingredients
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Lesse Soothing Lip Balm 17 ingredients
Susanne Kaufmann Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cera Alba
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Maris Sal, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Limonene
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Bisabolol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilLimonene 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.
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