Papa Recipe Blemish Lip Serum Versus AMUSE Vegan Green Lip Balm - #01 Clear
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Papa Recipe Blemish Lip Serum 17 ingredients
AMUSE Vegan Green Lip Balm 38 ingredients
About this product
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Papa Recipe Blemish Lip Serum 17 ingredients
AMUSE Vegan Green Lip Balm 38 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Trilaurin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Tocopherol, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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