Emina Lip Mask Versus Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum

Emina Lip Mask Versus Skintific Peptide Brightening Lip Serum

This hydrating lip mask is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil to hydrate lips and strengthen the lip barrier.

This lip moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to hydrate lips.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Diisostearyl Malate

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Microcrystalline Wax

Polybutene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Polyethylene

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Phenoxyethanol

Parfum

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ozokerite

Glycine Soja Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Persea Gratissima Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Aluminum Hydroxide

Bisabolol

BHT

Isobornyl Acetate

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract

Tocopherol

Linoleic Acid

CI 77891

CI 77288

CI 47005

Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ozokerite, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bisabolol, BHT, Isobornyl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 47005

Petrolatum

Octyldodecanol

Triisostearyl Citrate

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Squalane

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Ceramide NP

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide As

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide AP

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Disodium EDTA

Tribehenin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Glycerin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triisostearyl Citrate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin

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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.

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.

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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