Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment Versus Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Treatment Versus Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

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Polybutene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Diisostearyl Malate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Synthetic Wax

Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate

Trihydroxystearin

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Tribehenin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Glycerin

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract

Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract

Dextrin Palmitate

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Dehydroacetic Acid

Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Water

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Stevia Rebaudiana Extract

Parfum

CI 77891

CI 15985

CI 15850

CI 77499

Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Trihydroxystearin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tribehenin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Dextrin Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 77499

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cera Microcristallina

Octyldodecanol

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Tocopherol

Propylene Carbonate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Mica

BHT

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Benzoate

CI 45410

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Mica, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850, CI 45410, 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 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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.

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.

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.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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%.

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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.

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.

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