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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick Versus Blistex Classic

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 07, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 17 ingredients

Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 17 ingredients

Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Masking

Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.

This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.

Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.

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When to use

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 17 ingredients

Blistex Classic 20 ingredients

80 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
96% use every day
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22 Routines
59% use in am
41% use in pm
100% use every day

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