Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster Versus Persona DayMask Peptide Lip Balm - Clear
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster 31 ingredients
Persona DayMask Peptide Lip Balm 27 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster 31 ingredients
Persona DayMask Peptide Lip Balm 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
HumectantPolyamide-8
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate, Polyamide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triisostearin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Water, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Glycine Soja Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Glucomannan, Sorbic Acid
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aroma
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Triisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dextrin Palmitate, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tribehenin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aroma, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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 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. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen 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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateTriisostearin isn't fungal acne safe.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneTribehenin 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 IsostearateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLactic 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 AcidPalmitoyl 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-1Ingredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster 31 ingredients
Persona DayMask Peptide Lip Balm 27 ingredients
