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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DHC Lip Cream versus Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm .

Published on October 30, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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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Ingredient Info

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DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 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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DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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DHC Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
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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DHC Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

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Reviews

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DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 reviews
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Mar 10, 2024

leaves a nice dewy finish and my lips feel very hydrated but doesn't last that long at all. maybe max a couple hours.

leaves a nice dewy finish and my lips feel very hydrated but doesn't last that long at all. maybe max a couple hours.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

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