Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm - Clear Versus Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm - Flow

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear versus Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow .

Last updated on November 20, 2023. Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm

Lip Moisturizer French Brand France

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm 20 ingredients

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm 42 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm 20 ingredients

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm 42 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm 20 ingredients

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm 42 ingredients

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Mica • Silica • Octyldodecanol • Lanolin Oil • Jojoba Esters • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Beeswax • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylyl Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glucomannan • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Persea Gratissima Oil • Polyglycerin-3 • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Trihydroxystearin • Limonene • CI 15850 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 73360

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

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.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 1.

Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 7.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 18.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera

What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera.

Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 11.

CI 77491

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 39.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

What it does:

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 10.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 13.

CI 77492

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 40.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 35.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

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Sephora Collection Sheer Matte Lip Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kosas LipFuel Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Flow contains this as ingredient number 31.

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