Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm versus Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm .
Published on March 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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 Lip & Body Treatment Balm 17 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:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 Lip & Body Treatment Balm 17 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 Lip & Body Treatment Balm 17 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
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Petrolatum • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Lanolin • C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters • Cera Alba • Ozokerite • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Jojoba Esters • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Bisabolol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Trihydroxystearin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.
This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm 17 ingredients
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Lip & Body Treatment Balm 17 ingredients
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