Papa Recipe Blemish Lip Serum Versus Nooni Appleberry Lip Oil
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and dark spots
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
Nooni Appleberry Lip Oil 32 ingredients
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Papa Recipe Blemish Lip Serum 17 ingredients
Nooni Appleberry Lip Oil 32 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
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 77491, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis 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 OilCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae.
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Nooni Appleberry Lip Oil 32 ingredients
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