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rhode Peptide Lip Tint Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner
rhode Peptide Lip Tint Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Diisostearyl Malate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Polybutene Microcrystalline Wax Sy
rhode Peptide Lip Tint Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Polybutene
Microcrystalline Wax
Synthetic Wax
Octyldodecanol
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Tocopherol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Lactic Acid
Tribehenin
Stevioside
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
CI 77891
CI 45410
CI 15850
CI 19140
CI 42090
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Lactic Acid, Tribehenin, Stevioside, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 42090
Paraffinum Liquidum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Paraffin
Triacontanyl Pvp
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Alumina
Mica
Synthetic Beeswax
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Tin Oxide
Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl Glycol
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
CI 77499
Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Triacontanyl Pvp, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Alumina, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Beeswax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.