Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm Versus Dot & Key Skincare Lip Plumping Mask With Vitamin C + E
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Lip Plumping Mask With Vitamin C + E 20 ingredients
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Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Lip Plumping Mask With Vitamin C + E 20 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
BHT
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Octocrylene 7%, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Cetyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aroma, BHT
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silanetriol
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Aroma
CI 26100
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum, Beeswax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Silanetriol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, BHT, Aroma, CI 26100, CI 47000
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxRicinus 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 OilButyrospermum 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 ButterAroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here 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.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTIngredient Ratings
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Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Lip Plumping Mask With Vitamin C + E 20 ingredients
