Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx® Lip Filler Versus Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx® Lip Filler 45 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 41 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx® Lip Filler 45 ingredients
Milk Makeup KUSH Lip Balm 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Squalane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Polyisobutene, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glucomannan, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Linolenic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Water, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningMango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientMoringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStevia Rebaudiana Extract
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lauryl Laurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Mentha Piperita Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Quercetin, Tocopherol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, CI 77492, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxThis 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 OilTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTribehenin 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 TribeheninCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaThis 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 TriglycerideButyrospermum 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 ButterTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaIngredient Ratings
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