Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Original Versus Blistex Lip Relief Cream
Updated on January 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Original 23 ingredients
Blistex Lip Relief Cream 35 ingredients
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Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Original 23 ingredients
Blistex Lip Relief Cream 35 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Urea
Buffering
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
BHA
Antioxidant
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Aroma
Eugenol
Perfuming
Petrolatum, Water, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lanolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Urea, Cetyl Esters, Palmitic Acid, Lecithin, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Camphor, Menthol, Methylparaben, BHA, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sucralose, Propylparaben, Aroma, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Cera Alba
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lanolin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-6 Almond Glycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Aroma
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camphor
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C15-23 Alkane
SolventCalcium Disodium EDTA
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Saccharin
MaskingSucralose
Skin ConditioningThymol
AntimicrobialWater, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cera Alba, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lanolin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., PEG-6 Almond Glycerides, Stearyl Behenate, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Mentha Piperita Oil, Aroma, Allantoin, Camphor, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ammonium Hydroxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C15-23 Alkane, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose, Thymol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheets secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCamphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorWe don't have a description for Sucralose yet.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaIngredient Ratings
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