Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Versus Laneige Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Versus Laneige Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment

This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Polybutene

Diisostearyl Malate

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Glyceryl Behenate

Synthetic Beeswax

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Tridecapeptide-1

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Pentylene Glycol

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

Water

Sodium Hyaluronate

Tribehenin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Lactic Acid

Tocopherol

Sucrose Cocoate

Vanillin

CI 15850

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Behenate, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tridecapeptide-1, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Sucrose Cocoate, Vanillin, CI 15850

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Tocopheryl Acetate

Squalane

Stearyl Alcohol

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Cetyl Alcohol

Parfum

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Myristyl Alcohol

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Butylene Glycol

Citronellol

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Menthoxypropanediol

Linalool

Ceramide AP

1,2-Hexanediol

Geraniol

Limonene

Cholesterol

CI 77492

Hexyl Cinnamal

Ceramide NP

Propanediol

Palmitic Acid

Stearic Acid

Glycine Max Polypeptide

Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hyaluronic Acid

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Citronellol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Menthoxypropanediol, Linalool, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Geraniol, Limonene, Cholesterol, CI 77492, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract

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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.

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%.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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