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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm versus The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum .

Published on July 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Lip Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm

Starts at $5.49
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Buy White Seed Brightening Serum

Starts at $16.09

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Masking, Tonic

We don't have a description for Myristica Fragrans Extract.

The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.

The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

The Face Shop Dr Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.

The Face Shop White Seed Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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