Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 Versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick .

Published on February 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick

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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.

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Ingredient Info

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

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

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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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 21 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

Cera Microcristallina • Octyldodecanol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Cetyl Palmitate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Panthenol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Myristyl Myristate • C20-40 Alkyl Stearate • Glycerin • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Water • Tocopheryl Acetate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Bisabolol • Cera Alba

Octyldodecanol • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Beeswax • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Water • Tocopheryl Acetate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.

Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Eucerin Lip Active SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

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