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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Blistex Lip Medex

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
German Brand
American Brand

Updated on March 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

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

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.

Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

When to use

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients

113 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
93% use every day
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16 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

3.78
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Hydrating 57% No Scent 57% Works Well 57%

Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
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Great Value 100% Hydrating 100% Light 100%