Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm versus Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 .
Published on May 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 40 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 40 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 8% • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cera Alba • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • 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 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Octocrylene 2.5% • Octyldodecanol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cera Microcristallina • Polyethylene • Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Aroma • Silica Silylate • Adenosine • Retinyl Palmitate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Isopropyl Myristate • Propylene Carbonate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Silica • CI 15850 • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • Tin Oxide • CI 77000 • Phenoxyethanol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492 • Manganese PCA • Blue 1 Lake • CI 15985 • Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake • CI 45380 • CI 73360 • CI 12085 • CI 16035
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 40 ingredients
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 40 ingredients
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