Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Lip Butter Versus NourishMax Instant Lip Plumper

Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Lip Butter Versus NourishMax Instant Lip Plumper

This smoothing lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to refine skin texture and hydrate lips.

This smoothing lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to refine skin texture and hydrate lips.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Octyldodecanol

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Persea Gratissima Butter

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Vanillin

Mentha Piperita Oil

Tribehenin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Sucrose Cocoate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Limonene

Linalool

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Vanillin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Limonene, Linalool

Paraffinum Liquidum

Squalane

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride

Benzyl Nicotinate

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Silica Dimethicone Silylate

Butylene Glycol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Aroma

Paraffinum Liquidum, Squalane, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Benzyl Nicotinate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Aroma, Limonene, Linalool

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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.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

In cosmetics, it plays many roles:

One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.

For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.

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.

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.

In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.

Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.

Tribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.

Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.

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