NYX Cosmetics Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss - 11 Pick me pink Versus Buxom Cosmetics Power-Full Plump Lip Balm - Big O
Updated on June 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip plumpers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss 28 ingredients
Buxom Cosmetics Power-Full Plump Lip Balm 25 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss 28 ingredients
Buxom Cosmetics Power-Full Plump Lip Balm 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polybutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitral
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polybutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tribehenin, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citral, Silica, Limonene, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Linalool, Tocopherol
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Aroma
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Silica, Tin Oxide, Aroma, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 15985
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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl 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 PalmitateLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and smoothness of textures. It also works as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
Sorbitan 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 IsostearateTribehenin 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 TribeheninIngredient Ratings
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