Blistex Lip Medex Versus Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Updated on December 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camphor 1%
Masking
Menthol 1%
Masking
Petrolatum 59.14%
Emollient
Phenol 0.54%
Antimicrobial
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAroma
Parfum
Masking
Lanolin
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Saccharin
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
A classic. The only thing that stays on my lips for more than 20 minutes and leaves them feeling moisturized and hydrated. Has a pleasant cooling effect, and heals dry and cracked lips quickly. I pick my lips a lot and this is the only product that heals them quickly and prevents me from picking them due to the texture. Highly recommend!
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 10 ingredients
This is honestly my HG chapstick (me and 80% of the rest of the world) and I have to have one near me at all times.
...But I have to admit I *do* think it causes acne if it migrates away from my lips, and sometimes I even break out around my lip line.
But I literally don't care, I don't want to give up this chapstick.
I don't love the peppermint as a skincare ingredient, but it gives the Show more
Not the best at hydrating even with regular usage
