Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Versus Verso Skincare Lip Serum
Updated on January 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm 29 ingredients
Verso Skincare Lip Serum 34 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm 29 ingredients
Verso Skincare Lip Serum 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Vanillin
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Behenate, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tridecapeptide-1, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Sucrose Cocoate, Vanillin, CI 15850
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCanola Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRetinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Aroma
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Rosinate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Canola Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Water, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinyl Retinoate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Cera Alba, Squalene, Palmitic Acid, Aroma, C12-16 Alcohols, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Beta-Sitosterol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterWater. 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 WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm 29 ingredients
Verso Skincare Lip Serum 34 ingredients
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