Takami Lip Essence Versus MBR Perfect Lip-ID
Updated on May 20, 2025
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 ceramides, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
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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Ingredient Info
Takami Lip Essence 29 ingredients
MBR Perfect Lip-ID 36 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Takami Lip Essence 29 ingredients
MBR Perfect Lip-ID 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, BHT, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Phytosterols
Petrolatum
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientBehenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTribehenin
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum, Panthenol, Isododecane, Behenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum, CI 77891, Tribehenin, Mica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Citric Acid, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol (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 skinâs 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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