Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Numbrrrz | EOS |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Traditional tube — pocket-friendly | Sphere — bulky, hard to apply precisely |
| Contains silicone | No | Yes (dimethicone) |
| Number of ingredients | 4 | 10-15 |
| Sweeteners added | No | Yes (stevia) |
| Form of vitamin E | Natural vitamin E | Synthetic (tocopheryl acetate) |
| Organic base oils | Yes | Some organic, some not |
| Product safety history | No complaints or lawsuits | Class-action lawsuit filed over allergic reactions |
| Packaging sustainability | Recyclable tube — minimal plastic | Large plastic sphere — more material, harder to recycle |
| Cruelty-free status | Yes — cruelty-free | Yes — Leaping Bunny certified |
Format
Traditional tube — pocket-friendly
Sphere — bulky, hard to apply precisely
Contains silicone
No
Yes (dimethicone)
Number of ingredients
4
10-15
Sweeteners added
No
Yes (stevia)
Form of vitamin E
Natural vitamin E
Synthetic (tocopheryl acetate)
Organic base oils
Yes
Some organic, some not
Product safety history
No complaints or lawsuits
Class-action lawsuit filed over allergic reactions
Packaging sustainability
Recyclable tube — minimal plastic
Large plastic sphere — more material, harder to recycle
Cruelty-free status
Yes — cruelty-free
Yes — Leaping Bunny certified
Who Owns EOS?
PE / VC BackedEOS Products, LLC -- Personal Care
Why Numbrrrz Wins
No dimethicone (silicone) — Numbrrrz uses only natural ingredients
No tocopheryl acetate (synthetic vitamin E form) — we use natural vitamin E
No stevia or sweeteners that encourage lip licking
Simpler, cleaner formula: 4 ingredients vs. 10-15
No history of class-action lawsuits over skin reactions
Compact tube design that fits pockets better than EOS sphere
Deep Dive
Learn more about EOS and the ingredients mentioned in this comparison.
Why Switch to Numbrrrz?
EOS became famous for its cute, spherical packaging, but the product inside has faced significant criticism. A class-action lawsuit was filed after consumers reported severe allergic reactions including rashes, blistering, and cracking. While EOS reformulated, their products still contain 10-15 ingredients including dimethicone (a silicone), stevia (a sweetener that encourages lip licking), and synthetic vitamin E. The sphere format also makes precise application difficult and does not fit easily in pockets. Numbrrrz offers a cleaner formula, better packaging for real use, and four ingredients that have centuries of safe history. Dimethicone, the silicone in EOS, is worth understanding. It is a synthetic polymer that creates a slippery, smooth film on lips — the satisfying glide you feel when applying EOS. But dimethicone is not a moisturizer. It is a texture agent that makes the product feel luxurious on application without actually hydrating lip tissue. Over time, silicone films can trap dead skin cells and prevent your lips from breathing naturally. Stevia, meanwhile, makes the product taste sweet, which encourages habitual lip licking — one of the primary causes of lip dryness. Numbrrrz skips both: organic coconut oil delivers genuine moisture, organic jojoba oil provides a smooth feel naturally, and there are no sweeteners to trigger licking. EOS deserves credit for making lip care fun and accessible — their colorful spheres got a lot of people thinking about lip health for the first time. But the product inside the sphere does not live up to the packaging innovation. If you were drawn to EOS because you wanted something better than drugstore petroleum balms, Numbrrrz is the next step: genuinely clean ingredients in practical packaging, at a competitive price, without the lawsuit baggage.
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