This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.
This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide 8%, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Alba, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bisabolol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacin
SmoothingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Aroma
Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octocrylene, Benzyl Nicotinate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, Ergothioneine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Panthenol, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Aroma
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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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
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