Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm Versus Simple Organic Sérum Lip Care
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
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
Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm 15 ingredients
Simple Organic Sérum Lip Care 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Marie-Stella-Maris Moisturizing & Repearing Lip Balm 15 ingredients
Simple Organic Sérum Lip Care 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
EmollientRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateWe don't have a description for Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera yet.
We don't have a description for Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera yet.
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 OilTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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