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

Last updated on November 22, 2023. Published on November 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Lip Moisturizer German Brand Germany
Lip Moisturizer German Brand Germany

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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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip 28 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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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip 28 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip Honey contains this as ingredient number 12.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Nivea Deep Moisture Lip Honey contains this as ingredient number 15.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip Honey contains this as ingredient number 17.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
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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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip Honey contains this as ingredient number 25.

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

Nivea Deep Moisture Lip 28 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

25% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip 28 ingredients

Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

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Reviews

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Nivea Deep Moisture Lip 28 ingredients

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Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients

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