Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm - Mint Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Plump + Repair Lip Treatment
Updated on December 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 13 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, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm 26 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Plump + Repair Lip Treatment 41 ingredients
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Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm 26 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Plump + Repair Lip Treatment 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ergothioneine, Glycerin, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Water
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Benzyl Nicotinate, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Trehalose, Bisabolol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Triisostearin, Glycerin, Glucomannan, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sucrose Cocoate, Trihydroxystearin, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Water, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneWe don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
This synthetic, signal peptide has unique skin conditioning properties in that is a matrikine-mimetic compound.
First of all, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is a signal peptide; signal peptides tell the body to create more collagen.
What is a matrikine-mimetic compound?
This peptide has the ability to mimic matrikines in skin. Our skin created matrikines by breaking down matrix proteins into peptides.
Matrikines play a role in:
Though further research is needed, this ingredient seems pretty promising. In one study, women over the age of 40 with visible photoaging used a vitamin C serum with this ingredient for 56 days (15% ascorbid acid, 5 ppm palmitoyl tripeptide‐38). The results found improvement in skin roughness and skin tone.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38Sodium 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 HyaluronateThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Portulaca Pilosa Extract yet.
Sucrose Cocoate is created from the sucrose esters of coconut acid. Coconut acid is comprised of the fatty acids of coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sucrose CocoateXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCetearyl Ethylhexanoate is derived from cetearyl alcohol and sorbic acid.
It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients form a barrier on the skin to prevent water from escaping.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm 26 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Plump + Repair Lip Treatment 41 ingredients
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Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm 26 ingredients
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
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.
