Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment Versus Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Updated on December 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment 28 ingredients
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment 28 ingredients
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camphor 0.5%
Masking
Dimethicone 1.1%
Emollient
Menthol 0.625%
Masking
Phenol 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Disodium EDTA
Calcium Hydroxide
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aroma
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lanolin
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningSd Alcohol 36
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Saccharin
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camphor 0.5%, Dimethicone 1.1%, Menthol 0.625%, Phenol 0.5%, Allantoin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Beeswax, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Calcium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Aroma, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin, Lauric Acid, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Water, Sd Alcohol 36, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Stearyl Alcohol
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 GlycerinParaffinum 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 LiquidumPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumIngredient Ratings
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Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment 28 ingredients
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Reviews
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Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment 28 ingredients
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever change.
It’s like an upgraded Vaseline, not quite as sticky and greasy feeling but still very much an ointment.
It is sooo soothing for chapped lips and dry spots. I have to be careful not to get any on my chin because it does give me whiteheads there.
