Farmacy Lip Smoothie Versus Fenty Beauty Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask With Pomegranate Sterols + Vitamin E

Farmacy Lip Smoothie Versus Fenty Beauty Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask With Pomegranate Sterols + Vitamin E

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

This hydrating lip mask is formulated around Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 and Tocopherol to hydrate lips and strengthen the lip barrier.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Diisostearyl Malate

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Polybutene

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Synthetic Wax

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Glycerin

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Melia Azadirachta Extract

Tocopherol

Tribehenin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Malic Acid

Lactic Acid

Sorbitan Isostearate

Amber Powder

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Aroma

Limonene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polybutene, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Amber Powder, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aroma, Limonene

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

Silica

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract

Punica Granatum Flower Extract

Punica Granatum Sterols

Tocopheryl Acetate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Sodium Saccharin

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Dicalcium Phosphate

Tin Oxide

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Phenoxyethanol

Citral

CI 19140

CI 77491

CI 77891

CI 15985

Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Sterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Saccharin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 15985

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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%.

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%.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term '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.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

Synthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.

Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.

It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.

This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.

Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.

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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