Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm Versus Shiseido Water In Lip Balm UV Cut N SPF 18 PA+
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Shiseido Water In Lip Balm UV Cut N SPF 18 PA+ 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Shiseido Water In Lip Balm UV Cut N SPF 18 PA+ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParaffinum 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
Antimicrobial
Glycerin, 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
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientSodium Magnesium Silicate
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Calcite
Skin ConditioningSilicon
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Menthol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Microcrystalline Wax, PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether, Water, Polyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Calcite, Silicon, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 WaterParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumIngredient Ratings
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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Shiseido Water In Lip Balm UV Cut N SPF 18 PA+ 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 15 ingredients
Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.
