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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DHC Lip Cream versus Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ .

Published on March 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

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 Japanese Brand Japan
Lip Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan

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 $6.29
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Starts at $4.09

Ingredient Info

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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
spf rating
25

At a glance

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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 (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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DHC Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

DHC Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

DHC Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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DHC Lip Cream 15 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 reviews
sacante's Avatar'
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.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ 35 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 reviews
M123's Avatar'
Feb 6, 2024

feels great, I wanted to love it completely but it just doesn’t stay on the lips long enough to hit the mark for my insane lip product standards.

feels great, I wanted to love it completely but it just doesn’t stay on the lips long enough to hit the mark for my insane lip product standards.

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