Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Dimethicone 2%
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.6%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.4%
UV Absorber
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polybutene
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Saccharin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Dimethicone 2%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.4%, Atelocollagen, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Jojoba Esters, Lanolin Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Polybutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Saccharin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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