Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube Versus Dr. Dan's CortiBalm

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube versus Dr. Dan's CortiBalm .

Published on May 28, 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 harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm

Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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Starts at $1.24

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Ingredient Info

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

Lanolin • Cetyl Esters • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Paraffinum Liquidum • Beeswax • Menthol • Salicylic Acid • O-Phenylphenol • Vanillin • Aroma

Hydrocortisone 1% • Beeswax • Petrolatum • Paraffinum Liquidum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum 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. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm contains this as ingredient number 4.

Beeswax

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.

This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.

Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

10% are loved or liked

0% have mixed ratings

80% are disliked or very disliked

10% have no rating yet

0% are loved or liked

25% have mixed ratings

75% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

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Reviews

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

1.3 /5

from 3 ratings

Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1)

faulmag

5 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

It works fine but when I kiss my boyfriend he tastes like the industrial district... not a fan... or even if I get a little in my mouth. Just way...

It works fine but when I kiss my boyfriend he tastes like the industrial district... not a fan... or even if I get a little in my mouth. Just way too strong. Even the scent is suffocating.