Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 versus Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on December 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

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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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15

Lip Moisturizer German Brand Germany

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

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Ingredient Info

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 22 ingredients

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

At a glance

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 22 ingredients

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 22 ingredients

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

Petrolatum • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Benzophenone-3 • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Octyldodecanol • Glycerin • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Water • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Beeswax • C20-40 Alkyl Stearate • Magnesium Sulfate • Magnesium Stearate • BHT

Cera Microcristallina • Octyldodecanol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Cetyl Palmitate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Panthenol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Myristyl Myristate • C20-40 Alkyl Stearate • Glycerin • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Water • Tocopheryl Acetate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Bisabolol • Cera Alba

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Ingredients Explained

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

C20-40 Alkyl Stearate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

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

Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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