Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum Versus Eminence Organics Hibiscus Instant Line Filler

Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum Versus Eminence Organics Hibiscus Instant Line Filler

This hydrating treatment is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to hydrate skin.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Oryza Sativa

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Zea Mays Silk Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Glycerin

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Palmitoyl Isoleucine

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Yeast Extract

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Punica Granatum Flower Extract

Glyceryl Caprylate

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Lecithin

Hydroxyacetophenone

Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Caramel

Tocopheryl Acetate

Water

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Decyl Glucoside

Lauryl Glucoside

Citric Acid

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon Peel

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

Emblica Officinalis Fruit

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Milk

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Tapioca Starch

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Caramel, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Milk, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch

Curry Red

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Glycine Soja Extract

Glycine Max Leaf Extract

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Cetyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

Glyceryl Stearate

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Wine

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Maltodextrin

Propanediol

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Dextrin

Flower Extract

Zea Mays Leaf Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Tropolone

Cetearyl Glucoside

Stevioside

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Soybean Glycerides

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables

Arginine

Tocopherol

Glycine Soja Oil

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Cocos Nucifera Water

Thioctic Acid

Curry Red, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Glycine Max Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Wine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Dextrin, Flower Extract, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stevioside, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Soybean Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Arginine, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic Acid, Glycerin

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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 Baobab Seed Oil. Like most plant oils, it works by sitting on the skin's surface to slow water loss and keep skin soft.

The fatty acid content of this oil is roughly 25-36% linoleic acid, 20-30% oleic acid, and 25-30% palmitic acid. Plus, it has smaller amounts of stearic and linolenic acid.

Linoleic acid is the most abundant fatty acid naturally found in your epidermis and your skin uses it to build ceramides.

Baobab seed oil also brings some Vitamin E that provides mild antioxidant activity and helps keep the oil itself stable.

An actual human study that ran a 48-hour occlusive patch test found this ingredient caused no significant irritation.

Because this ingredient is full of C16-18 fatty acids that Malassezia feeds on, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.

In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.

This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.

Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.

Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.

Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).

The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.

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.

Caprylic/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.

Though 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.

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. Just 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.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This 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 at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

This ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.

The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.

A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.

Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.

It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.

Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.

Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.

Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".

Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).

The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.

Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).

This extract contains beta-carotene, a pigment responsible for giving plants the orange color. Beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Beta-carotene is the reason we turn orange if we eat too many carrots.

It should be noted coming into contact with the leaves of wild carrots can cause skin irritation. The sap causes phytophotodermatitis, or sensitivity exposed to sunlight.

This ingredient is created using the edible parts of the carrot.

This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaí berry! It has skin soothing and antioxidant properties.

Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.

You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.

It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.

The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.

The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.

Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.

One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).

This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.

On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract comes from the Goji Berry. Goji berries are native to China and can be found across Eurasia.

Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. Antioxidants help your body fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules are unstable and may damage your skin. By making free-radicals more stable, antioxidants can help with anti-aging.

Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.

This extract comes from the camu camu berry and is known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content.

Tapioca starch is a thickening agent and is made from the cassava root, also known as yucca.

According to a manufacturer, it is an excellent talc replacement.

It is gluten-free.

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