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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 versus Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 .

Published on April 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

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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Lip Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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Buy Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15

Starts at $6.99
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Buy Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15

Starts at $15.79

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

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Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Myristyl lactate is created from myristyl alcohol and lactic acid.

It is an emollient and keeps the skin hydrated by trapping moisture. However, this may worsen oily skin and cause breakouts.

Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.

Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.

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 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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 Tocopherol

Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Rimmel London Kate Lip Conditioning Balm with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

11% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
68% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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