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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter versus Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige .

Published on January 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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

Lip Moisturizer

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

Lip Moisturizer

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

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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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate.

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 1.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 2.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 3.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 5.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 6.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum 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 Butter

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 7.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 10.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 11.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 12.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

Learn more about Propylene Carbonate

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 15.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter contains this as ingredient number 18.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vanilla Beige contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Trader Joe's Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Balm Butter 17 ingredients

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Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 20 ingredients

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