Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Lip Balm versus Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on May 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
Mario Badescu Lip Balm 39 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
- Cocoglycerides
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Glyceryl Behenate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Jojoba Esters
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cera Alba
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
- Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
- Polysorbate 80
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
- Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Lauryl Laurate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Tribehenin
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Jojoba Esters
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mario Badescu Lip Balm 39 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 40 ingredients
Hydrogenated Polydecene • Cocoglycerides • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Dimethicone • Brassica Glycerides • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glyceryl Behenate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Jojoba Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Silica Silylate • Silica • Cera Alba • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Rosinate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Tocopherol • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Polysorbate 80 • Polyglycerin-3 • Linoleic Acid • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Sucralose • Aroma • Linolenic Acid • Hydrated Silica • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Silica • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C10-18 Triglycerides • Lauryl Laurate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tribehenin • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Jojoba Esters • Parfum • Mentha Piperita Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Stevia Rebaudiana Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Polyglycerin-3 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Quercetin • Tocopherol • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • CI 77492 • CI 19140 • CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolMario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
Polyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3Mario Badescu Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
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