Clarins Lip Oil Balm Hydrating Peptide Balm Versus Lancôme Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip Balm

Clarins Lip Oil Balm Hydrating Peptide Balm Versus Lancôme Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip Balm

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Octyldodecanol

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Corylus Avellana Seed Oil

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Tocopherol

CI 77891

Tocopheryl Acetate

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Parfum

Dicalcium Phosphate

Tribehenin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

CI 19140

Sorbitan Isostearate

CI 15850

Lactic Acid

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Parfum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tribehenin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 19140, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 15850, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Squalane

Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Cellulose

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate

Simmondsia Chinensis Butter

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Rosa Centifolia Extract

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Canola Oil

Mentha Piperita Oil

Ceramide NP

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Silica

Aluminum Hydroxide

Propylene Glycol

Citric Acid

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

CI 45380

CI 45410

Limonene

Benzyl Benzoate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cellulose, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum

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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 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.

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.

CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.

Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.

This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.

It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.

The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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