Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
The only chapstick that doesn't leave my lips feeling dry later or develop painful red cracks at the corner of my mouth.
Drying
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Initially worked OK, but I developed painful red cracks at the corners of my mouth after a few uses.
It works fine but when I kiss my boyfriend he tastes like the industrial district... not a fan... or even if I get a little in my mouth. Just way too strong. Even the scent is suffocating.
