Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm - Nectar Versus Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm - Clear

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar versus Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear .

Last updated on October 09, 2023. Published on November 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm

Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 22 ingredients

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 14 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 22 ingredients

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 22 ingredients

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 14 ingredients

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Diisostearyl Malate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polybutene • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Microcrystalline Wax • Aroma • Synthetic Wax • Mica • Squalane • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Tocopherol • Citric Acid

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Ingredients Explained

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Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 1.

Diisostearyl Malate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated 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.

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 3.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 3.

Polybutene

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 4.

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 5.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 6.

Microcrystalline Wax

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 7.

Aroma

What it does:

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

This is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:

“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 8.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 8.

Synthetic Wax

What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 9.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mica

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Nectar contains this as ingredient number 10.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 10.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.