Essence The Super Peptide Glossy Treatment Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Squeeze Me Lip Balm

Essence The Super Peptide Glossy Treatment Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Squeeze Me Lip Balm

This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.

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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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Polybutene

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Sorbitan Olivate

Synthetic Wax

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Bisabolol

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Tocopherol

Tribehenin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Beta-Sitosterol

Squalene

Phenoxyethanol

Aroma

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma

Triisostearin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate

Dextrin Palmitate

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Parfum

Squalane

Simethicone

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Water

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Maltodextrin

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

Calcium Pantothenate

Xanthan Gum

Urea

Caprylyl Glycol

Magnesium Lactate

Papain

Soluble Collagen

Potassium Lactate

Proline

Alanine

Serine

Magnesium Chloride

Sodium Citrate

CI 77891

CI 42090

Triisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Parfum, Squalane, Simethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Soluble Collagen, Potassium Lactate, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, CI 42090

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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.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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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