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Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm - Mint Versus Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Pop™ Lip Gloss with SPF

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Gloss
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on December 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

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

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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 Acetate
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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When to use

14 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
86% use every day
6 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (3) Great Value (3) Sticky (3)
mariahcid's avatar

Mariah Cid

23 days ago
Review

I could give this product 100/5 stars if I could. This lip balm is my hero for my chronically dry lips. I live in California and the dry climate has never been friendly for my skin and my lips. I never have to worry about my lips peeling from dryness ever again. I put it on in the morning and at night. I love that it lasts throughout the day. It makes my lips feel moisturized and healthy and it Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#sticky
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anemone

5 months ago
Review

used this last night with the Laneige lip sleeping mask and woke up with thoroughly soft, hydrated lips. it has a mint flavor, but it didn’t irritate my lips. the finish is like a clear lip gloss, so you could probably use it for that purpose, or use it as a glossy topper for matte lipsticks and other lip color products.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#sticky

Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Pop™ Lip Gloss with SPF 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Long Lasting (1) Natural (1) No Color (1)
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AshN.

1 year ago
Review

Wasn't sure about this initially as I feel that lip products with SPF formulated in never seem to last as long or feel hydrating/thin. However, I was actually surprised by how hydrating this lip gloss was and how it held up pretty well for a few hours. It also doesn't have that tacky feeling most lip glosses have so it made for a very comfortable wear. I would say the price is on the steeper end, Show more

#long-lasting
#natural
#no color