Minimalist Lip Balm SPF 30 Versus Nivea Men Active Care Lip Balm - Kenya
Updated on July 26, 2024
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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist Lip Balm SPF 30 29 ingredients
Nivea Men Active Care Lip Balm 26 ingredients
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Minimalist Lip Balm SPF 30 29 ingredients
Nivea Men Active Care Lip Balm 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Microcrystalline Wax, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Behenyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ozokerite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, BHT
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialBisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Octocrylene, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Water, Cera Alba, Propylene Glycol, BHT, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaButyrospermum 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.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTIngredient Ratings
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