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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick Versus Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick

Lip Moisturizer

American Brand United States

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Lip Moisturizer

German Brand Germany

Ingredient Info

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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

At a glance

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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Daily Care Lip Balm Stick

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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Benzophenone-3 UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Chemical UV Filter • 2 Concerns

You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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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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Lanolin Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

0-1 / 0

3 Concerns

Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient, Masking

3-4 / 1

3 Concerns

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

3-4 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Ozokerite Emulsion Stabilising

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

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Aroma

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

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Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

2 Concerns

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Cetyl Esters Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 1

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.

1 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Paraffin Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

3 Concerns

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.

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Stevia Rebaudiana Extract

We don't have a description for Stevia Rebaudiana Extract.

Unknown Full details ->

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Benzophenone-3 4%, Petrolatum, Lanolin, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ozokerite, Aroma, Beeswax, Cetyl Esters, Paraffin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract

Lip Repair Ointment

Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

This ingredient is a fatty-acid ester commonly used in makeup. It is use an emollient and emulsifier, and insoluble in water.

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-1 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Emulsifying

4 / 0

2 Concerns

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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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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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Antioxidant

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

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Bisabolol Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Helps reduce irritation

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

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Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

2 Concerns

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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C20-40 Alkyl Stearate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for C20-40 Alkyl Stearate.

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Magnesium Stearate Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising

1 / 0

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Octyldodecanol, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Beeswax, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Very Disliked

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.

This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.

Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.

Learn more about Beeswax

Ingredient Ratings

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

Daily Care Lip Balm Stick

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mixed

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not rated

Lip Repair Ointment

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mixed

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not rated

When to use

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

63 Routines

56% use in am

44% use in pm

97% use every day

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234 Routines

46% use in am

54% use in pm

98% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 ingredients

1.0 /5

from 1 rating

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

4.1 /5

from 7 ratings

Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

Shayan

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use,...

This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use, if I skip it for a few days I'm more likely to get peeling lips. I always stock up when I or my family or friends go to the USA.

Pro tip: cut open the tube when you think it's finished. I have used a cut-open tube since September 2023 (it's now March 2024) and there is PLENTY left. Shout out to Tana Mongeau for introducing me to this.