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

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
American Brand
American Brand

Updated on February 07, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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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Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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.

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Emollient

Petrolatum 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.

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When to use

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

37 Routines
49% use in am
51% use in pm
100% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
5 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

1.75
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What people say
Strong Scent 57% Hydrating 29% Great Value 29%

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm 4 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
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What people say
Works Well 100%