Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 17 ingredients
At a glance
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Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
Fragrance Preservative 6 Concerns
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
EU Allergen
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
EU Allergen
Benzyl Cinnamate is a fragrance. It is derived from cinnamic acid and Benzyl alcohol.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Oil Not safe for Fungal Acne
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
2 Concerns
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
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Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
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.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Synthetic Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aroma, Behenyl Behenate, Silica Silylate, Candelilla Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
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When to use
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Glossier Balm Dotcom (New Formulation) 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Jess Senn
I've been using the cocoa butter lip therapy for years. It does feel a bit thick and oily, but it's been so long that I don't mind it much anymore....
I've been using the cocoa butter lip therapy for years. It does feel a bit thick and oily, but it's been so long that I don't mind it much anymore. The older I get the dryer I get, so this definitely helps keep my lips nice and hydrated.
