The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm Versus Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm 27 ingredients
Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair 46 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm 27 ingredients
Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantPCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Sodium Lactate
BufferingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Water, Trihydroxystearin, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium PCA, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Sodium Lactate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Cera Alba
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Water, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Urea, Glycolic Acid, Cera Alba, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bakuchiol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Lactic Acid, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Ceramide EOP, Sucrose Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Rebaudioside A, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm 27 ingredients
Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair 46 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm 27 ingredients
It’s not better than any other cheap(er) lip balm. It didn’t particularly help with hydration longer than few hours.
Also the cap is horrible to put on! Overall I can’t imagine that all product can be squeezed out of it. And since you can’t place it upside down (due horrible cap), pretty sure most of it will not come out at some point.
Disappointing. Doesn’t do much for my lips. No noticeable improvement. No healing. Then the applicator tip fell off and made application messy and inconvenient. I threw it away and won’t buy it again.
Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair 46 ingredients
BEST overnight lip treatment - makes lips so soft all day and it really worth it
