SHEGLAM Pillow Lips Lip Care Cream - Pink Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Lip Mask
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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
SHEGLAM Pillow Lips Lip Care Cream 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Lip Mask 25 ingredients
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SHEGLAM Pillow Lips Lip Care Cream 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Lip Mask 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 77491
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Simethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Squalane, Parfum, Simethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 45410
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneThis 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 TriglycerideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumRicinus 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 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateHydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
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.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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SHEGLAM Pillow Lips Lip Care Cream 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Lip Mask 25 ingredients
GREAT as an occlusive, not so much as a hydrator. Helped prevent my lips from cracking, but still left them dry and somewhat irritated (assuming it was due to the fragrance) a while after use. If you don’t have sensitive lips however, this product may just be for you!
