The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Versus Chemist at Play The First Base Lip Jelly - Vanilla
Updated on March 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Chemist at Play The First Base Lip Jelly 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Chemist at Play The First Base Lip Jelly 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Canola Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf
Skin ConditioningBeeswax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Canola Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Kojic Dipalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Lanolin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lanolin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dextrin Palmitate, Lauryl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Kojic Dipalmitate, Aroma, Glucomannan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide AP, Oryza Sativa Cera, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tribehenin, Trihydroxystearin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilCopernicia 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 WaxKojic Dipalmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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