Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm Versus Caudalie Hydrating & Repairing Lip Balm
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Caudalie Hydrating & Repairing Lip Balm 27 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Caudalie Hydrating & Repairing Lip Balm 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialGlycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Water, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Panthenol, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Parfum, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated 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 OilMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateRicinus 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 OilWater. 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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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Caudalie Hydrating & Repairing Lip Balm 27 ingredients
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