Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm Versus Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, BHT
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Triisostearyl Citrate
EmollientC10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triisostearyl Citrate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIngredient Ratings
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Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum 30 ingredients
Reviews
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Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum 30 ingredients
advertises to really change your lip colour if you have two toned lips to a more pinkish, 1 tone lips.
ive been using it for almost a month+ but i only see minor differences in my lip colour.
the peptide serum doesnt absorb to your lips so it wont disappear at all which annoys me bcs of the heavy oily feeling on my lips.
moisturizes the lips well in the morning tho
