Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Versus Melty Cream Lip Premium Lip Balm SPF 26 PA+++ - Blooming Honey
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive 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 fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
Melty Cream Lip Premium Lip Balm SPF 26 PA+++ 37 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
Melty Cream Lip Premium Lip Balm SPF 26 PA+++ 37 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
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Soy Sterol
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Diisostearyl Malate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 6 Ii, Honey, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Royal Jelly Extract, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dipropylene Glycol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cholesterol, Synthetic Wax, CI 77492, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-5 Soy Sterol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl 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.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients
Melty Cream Lip Premium Lip Balm SPF 26 PA+++ 37 ingredients
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