Mediheal Labocare Pantenolips Heal Balm Versus Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Labocare Pantenolips Heal Balm 36 ingredients
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mediheal Labocare Pantenolips Heal Balm 36 ingredients
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventPhytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Water, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-100 Stearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Beeswax, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate
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 WaterPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinBeeswax 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.
Learn more about BeeswaxTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Mediheal Labocare Pantenolips Heal Balm 36 ingredients
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Mediheal Labocare Pantenolips Heal Balm 36 ingredients
This lip formula is very different in comparison to other formulas. It contains panthenol, which is very soothing, as well as sorbital, which is a hydrating type of sugar. Ever since I started using this, my lips have genuinely healed and I only need to use it maybe once a day.
If you have tried lip balms in the past that were primarily petroleum/petrolatum based, consider switching to the lip Show more
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients
This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use, if I skip it for a few days I'm more likely to get peeling lips. I always stock up when I or my family or friends go to the USA.
Pro tip: cut open the tube when you think it's finished. I have used a cut-open tube since September 2023 (it's now March Show more
I’ve tried hundreds of lip balms in my life, I have a graveyard full of abandoned ones in a drawer, but so far this is the closest I’ve come to one actually working.
It’s not perfect, personally I don’t like to feel stuff on my lips and this is quite thick and slimy. I’m also not a fan of that style applicator. Like any lip balm if it gets rubbed off my lips will be dry again pretty soon, and Show more
