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Eadem Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm Versus Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm

Eadem Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm Versus Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm This smoothing lip moisturizer is formulated around Lactic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to refine skin texture. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated

Eadem Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm Versus Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm

This smoothing lip moisturizer is formulated around Lactic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to refine skin texture.

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Diisostearyl Malate

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate

Polyphenylsilsesquioxane

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Synthetic Wax

Silica Silylate

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

Tocopherol

Microcrystalline Wax

Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters

Isostearyl Alcohol

Water

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Octyldodecanol

Aroma

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Tribehenin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Propylene Carbonate

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Lactic Acid

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Linalool

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

CI 15850

CI 19140

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Silica Silylate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Microcrystalline Wax, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Isostearyl Alcohol, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Aroma, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 19140

Polybutene

Jojoba Esters

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Glycerin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Phytosphingosine

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Cholesterol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ergothioneine

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder

Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Sucrose Cocoate

Panthenol

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Silica

Carbomer

Kaolin

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Xanthan Gum

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Triisostearin

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Sorbitan Oleate

CI 77742

CI 17200

CI 45380

CI 77491

CI 77499

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ergothioneine, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Silica, Carbomer, Kaolin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Xanthan Gum, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Triisostearin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Water, Aroma, CI 77742, CI 17200, CI 45380, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891

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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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).

It is:

You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.

This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.

Regarding fungal acne: In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.

In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.

Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
  4. 04This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
  5. 05It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
  6. 06Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
  7. 07Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
  8. 08Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
  9. 09In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
  10. 10While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
  11. 11Fractionated 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.
  12. 12This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
  13. 13This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures…
  14. 14Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
  15. 15It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
  16. 16Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
  17. 17Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
  18. 18In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
  19. 19One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
  20. 20For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
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