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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 versus Nivea Moisture Lip Care .

Published on November 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States
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.

Price

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Buy Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15

Starts at $4.78
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Starts at $7.59

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
spf rating
15
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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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (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: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.

It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.

This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nivea Moisture Lip Care contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nivea Moisture Lip Care contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Nivea Moisture Lip Care contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

10% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
76% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
79% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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