Victoria’s Secret Lip Mask Nourishing Lip Treatment Versus Etude House Ginger Sugar Overnight Lip Mask
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientParaffin
PerfumingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin Oil
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica Silylate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Saccharin
MaskingHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Synthetic Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Silylate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Saccharin
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingLimonene
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Linalool
PerfumingTrehalose
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dextrin Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ozokerite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Linalool, Trehalose, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citral, Water, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, BHT
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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.
This ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl 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.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
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 PolyisobuteneMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.