Tower 28 Beauty Lipsoftie Lip Treatment - Clear Versus Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
Updated on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Tower 28 Beauty Lipsoftie Lip Treatment 28 ingredients
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tower 28 Beauty Lipsoftie Lip Treatment 28 ingredients
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Lauroyl Lysine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aroma, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Iron Oxides, CI 15850
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vegetable Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 77891, Mica, CI 19140, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 17200, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil is created from adding hydrogen to olive oil. This creates more stability.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Olive OilEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxButyrospermum 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 ButterRicinus 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 OilTocopherol (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 TocopherolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Tower 28 Beauty Lipsoftie Lip Treatment 28 ingredients
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Tower 28 Beauty Lipsoftie Lip Treatment 28 ingredients
I consider this my new holy grail lip product for the am. This is so hydrating, long lasting, healing, non sticky yet glossy; and I’ll even say “plumping” because of how hydrated your lips will be. I’m sure the tinted ones are great if you’re looking for color but I prefer the clear one to use as a topper, around the house, and so I don’t have to worry about getting all over my lip line.
