Instant FIRMx Lip Filler vs Afterglow Lip Balm — Ingredient Comparison

Peter Thomas Roth

Instant FIRMx Lip Filler

Lip Care · 45 ingredients · USA

A hydrating lip treatment that delivers instant plumping benefits, providing a subtle increase in the look of lip fullness for a temporary effect.

NARS

Afterglow Lip Balm

Lip Care · 30 ingredients

Nars' Afterglow Lip Balm bestselling buttery balm now with 24-hour hydration* and sheer shine.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Lip Care products.

At a glance

Price

$23.20

About the same

$24

About the same

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Jojoba Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Coconut Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture — can clog pores on acne-prone skin.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Coconut Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture — can clog pores on acne-prone skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

A mineral filter that physically blocks the sun — gentle, good for sensitive skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Anti-aging

Firmness

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Antioxidant

Protection

Healing