Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm versus Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on January 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and 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
The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not 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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Synthetic Wax • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Silica • Synthetic Beeswax • Behenyl Behenate • Aroma • Silica Silylate • Candelilla Cera • Tocopheryl Acetate • Benzyl Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ricinus 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 OilThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrogenated 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 OilThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 3.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcetateThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 14.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.
This is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
Learn more about AromaThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 11.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateThe Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) Coconut contains this as ingredient number 15.
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The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
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The Body Shop Born Lippy™ Pot Lip Balm 16 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
Reviews
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Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 15 ingredients
Love it!
I can only use balms like this because of super dry lips. I've tried all the other popular petrolatum/lanolin balms and like these the most for their smell. The packaging is super cute too!
Love it!
I can only use balms like this because of super dry lips. I've tried all the other popular petrolatum/lanolin balms and like these the most for their smell. The packaging is super cute too!
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