Sephora Collection Colorful Lip Gloss Balm Versus C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Supreme 2X Lip Shine No. 505
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Aroma, CI 77891, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 15850, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 73360, Saccharin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77499, Tin Oxide
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Aroma
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Petroselinum Crispum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Petrolatum, Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Aroma, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Saccharin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthyl Lactate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Petroselinum Crispum Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
