Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid versus Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) .
Last updated on January 11, 2024. Published on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 14 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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 Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Beeswax
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Kojic Dipalmitate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Zea Mays Oil
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) 23 ingredients
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The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) 23 ingredients
Beeswax • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Rubus Idaeus Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • 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
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Homosalate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Kojic Acid • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ceramide EOP • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Caprylyl Methicone • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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Cocos 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.
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 OilThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ButterThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 CeraThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 WaxThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 13.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 15.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 19.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 18.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 20.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 19.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 21.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 23.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 TocopherolThe Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 24.
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) contains this as ingredient number 23.
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The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) 23 ingredients
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The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Wishcare Ceramide Lip Balm (Untinted) 23 ingredients
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