NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm Versus MBR Perfect Lip-ID
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
MBR Perfect Lip-ID 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
MBR Perfect Lip-ID 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientBehenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTribehenin
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum, Panthenol, Isododecane, Behenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, CI 77891, Tribehenin, Mica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Citric Acid, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Petrolatum 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 PetrolatumEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient is a signal peptide, meaning it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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