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Blistex Classic Versus Vaseline Lip Therapy Original

Updated on August 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Blistex Classic

Lip Moisturizer

American Brand United States

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original

Lip Moisturizer

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original 2 ingredients

At a glance

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Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original 2 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Classic

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • 4 Concerns

Hydrogenated coconut oil is an emollient and skin conditioner.

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Cera Alba Emollient, Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.

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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Chemical UV Filter • 2 Concerns

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

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Canola Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Canola Oil is Rapeseed oil with low amounts of erucic acid. It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients help hydrate and soften your skin by trapping moisture.

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Jojoba Esters Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Silicon

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Isopropyl Myristate Emollient, Masking

3-5 / 3

3 Concerns

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

3-5 Com. / 3 Irr.

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Vanillin Masking

EU Allergen

Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

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Saccharin Masking

We don't have a description for Saccharin.

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Alumina Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

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Polyhydroxystearic Acid Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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BHA Antioxidant, Masking

Antioxidant

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Lip Therapy Original

Petrolatum Emollient

2 Concerns

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

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Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake

We don't have a description for Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake.

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Petrolatum, Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Classic

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

Lip Therapy Original

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

When to use

Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original 2 ingredients

17 Routines

59% use in am

41% use in pm

100% use every day

340 Routines

42% use in am

58% use in pm

95% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

Classic hasn't been rated yet.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy Original 2 ingredients

4.8 /5

from 4 ratings

Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

Victorioso

8 months ago · Oily Skin

Review

Better than most lip balms
Troye Sivan recommended it on his GQ 10 Essentials. A good choice for summertime as it works fine for already hydrated...

Better than most lip balms
Troye Sivan recommended it on his GQ 10 Essentials. A good choice for summertime as it works fine for already hydrated lips, It's not the best choice to treat chapped lips in the winter.