This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Petrolatum and Squalane to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This calming lip moisturizer is formulated around Tocopherol and Sodium Hyaluronate to calm redness and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Whey
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Petrolatum, Lanolin, Polyethylene, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Whey, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Parfum
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilicone Resin
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Menthol, Paraffinum Liquidum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Triethylhexanoin, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Microcrystalline Wax, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Water, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, Mica, Silicone Resin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolThis ingredient is also known as Octinoxate and is one of the oldest and most widely used chemical UV filters in skincare.
It has a simple job: soap up UVB radiation (290-320 nm), the wavelengths responsible for sunburn and a big chunk of long-term sun damage.
In formulas, it's always paired with a separate UVA filter because octinoxate solely protects skin from UVB.
Because it's an oil-soluble liquid, it's easy to blend into the oil phase of lotions/creams and gives a cosmetically elegant feel.
The one quirk about formulating this ingredient is photostability; the molecule slowly changes shape into a less effective version when sunlight hits it. So the longer you're in the sun, the weaker its protection gets. The drop can be more than 30% in some formulas.
It also doesn't play nice with Avobenzone (the common UVA filter) since avobenzone destabilizes octinoxate and the two degrade each other. But don't worry: brands have solved this issue by adding photostabilizers like Tinosorb S to prevent degradation and keep SPF stable under heavy UV exposure.
The maximum allowed level is 10% in the EU and Australia, 7.5% in the US and Canada, and 20% in Japan.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics up to 10%.
One last thing worth knowing for context:
Octinoxate has been the subject of ongoing review in Europe where the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety's (SCCS) 2025 final opinion is that this ingredient is an endocrine-active substance.
Lab and animal studies suggest it can act a bit like a hormone in the body (mildly mimicking estrogen and slightly blocking male hormones). It's important to know this hasn't really been shown to happen in everyday human use.
This ingredient is also banned in Hawaii over coral reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
