Updated on December 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning Chapstick 26 ingredients
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Olus Oil
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Canola Oil Unsaponifiables
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
- Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
At a glance
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Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning Chapstick 26 ingredients
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oil 2 Concerns
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Oil Not safe for Fungal Acne
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
2 Concerns
Olus oil is derived from vegetable oils. It is a blend of triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulate in your blood. The majority of Olus Oil is from rapeseed oil.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
2 Concerns
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.
Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
Oil 2 Concerns
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil comes from the ylang-ylang flower, Cananga odorata.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
EU Allergen
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
2 Concerns
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
EU Allergen
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olus Oil, Cera Alba, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Canola Oil Unsaponifiables, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Tocopherol, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
Fragrance Preservative 6 Concerns
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
EU Allergen
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
EU Allergen
Benzyl Cinnamate is a fragrance. It is derived from cinnamic acid and Benzyl alcohol.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
Ingredients Explained
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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterBenzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning Chapstick 26 ingredients
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning Chapstick 26 ingredients
ZarephLae
This chapstick is very moisturizing and really helps with dry lips. It's a little pricey but less terrible if you buy the pack of two.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter 7 ingredients
Jess Senn
I've been using the cocoa butter lip therapy for years. It does feel a bit thick and oily, but it's been so long that I don't mind it much anymore....
I've been using the cocoa butter lip therapy for years. It does feel a bit thick and oily, but it's been so long that I don't mind it much anymore. The older I get the dryer I get, so this definitely helps keep my lips nice and hydrated.
