This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This brightening lip moisturizer is formulated around Tocopheryl Acetate and Panthenol to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Butter
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV AbsorberCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningAmorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
AbrasiveBHT
AntioxidantC12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Microcrystalline Wax, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Behenyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ozokerite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, BHT
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicThiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene
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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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Wax" instead of "cera". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraHydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate