Abib Protective Lip Balm Block Stick SPF5 Versus Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Abib Protective Lip Balm Block Stick SPF5 33 ingredients
Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
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Abib Protective Lip Balm Block Stick SPF5 33 ingredients
Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients
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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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxIngredient Ratings
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Abib Protective Lip Balm Block Stick SPF5 33 ingredients
Minimalist L-Ascorbic Acid 8% Lip Treatment Balm 21 ingredients

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