Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment Versus La Mer The Lip Volumizer
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 86 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 86 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Beeswax, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate
Vp/Va Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Niacin
Smoothing
Magnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tourmaline
Malachite
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl PCA
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene Terephthalate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Acrylates Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Va Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Niacin, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Gluconate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tourmaline, Malachite, Phytosphingosine, Menthyl PCA, Phytosterols, Tribehenin, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthoxypropanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, CI 77220, Silica, Tin Oxide, Water, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Distearate, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aroma, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin, BHT, Tocopheryl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alumina, Acrylates Copolymer, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77400, CI 75470, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 OilThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterButyrospermum 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 ButterHydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
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.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor 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 AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
La Mer The Lip Volumizer 86 ingredients
Reviews
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Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use, if I skip it for a few days I'm more likely to get peeling lips. I always stock up when I or my family or friends go to the USA.
Pro tip: cut open the tube when you think it's finished. I have used a cut-open tube since September 2023 (it's now March Show more
I’ve tried hundreds of lip balms in my life, I have a graveyard full of abandoned ones in a drawer, but so far this is the closest I’ve come to one actually working.
It’s not perfect, personally I don’t like to feel stuff on my lips and this is quite thick and slimy. I’m also not a fan of that style applicator. Like any lip balm if it gets rubbed off my lips will be dry again pretty soon, and Show more
