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ChapStick Classic Lip Balm - Original Versus Vaseline Lip Therapy Stick - Original

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
American Brand
American Brand

Updated on October 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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ChapStick Classic Lip Balm 18 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Stick 17 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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ChapStick Classic Lip Balm 18 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Stick 17 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.

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Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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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

ChapStick Classic Lip Balm 18 ingredients

Vaseline Lip Therapy Stick 17 ingredients

9 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
78% use every day
55 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
91% use every day
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Absorbs Well 100% No Scent 100% Great Value 50%