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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm Versus The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm Versus The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. This

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm Versus The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Sodium PCA to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Persea Gratissima Oil

Oryza Sativa Bran Cera

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Tocopherol

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

Squalane

Sorbitan Olivate

Water

Trihydroxystearin

Betaine

Jojoba Esters

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sodium PCA

PCA

Serine

Alanine

Arginine

Proline

Glycine

Glutamic Acid

Lysine Hcl

Threonine

Sodium Lactate

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Polyglycerin-3

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Calcium Gluconate

Gluconolactone

Sodium Benzoate

Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Water, Trihydroxystearin, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium PCA, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Sodium Lactate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate

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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.

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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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. 03Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
  4. 04Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
  5. 05Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
  6. 06Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
  7. 07Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  8. 08Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
  9. 09However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
  10. 10Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
  11. 11In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
  12. 12While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
  13. 13Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
  14. 14Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
  15. 15However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's…
  16. 16Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  17. 17It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  18. 18On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  19. 19Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  20. 20You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
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