Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 versus Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm .
Published on October 03, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
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
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
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 21 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 21 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 21 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
Sulfated Castor Oil • Paraffin • Cera Alba • Cetyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetyl Alcohol • Candelilla Cera • Cera Microcristallina • Bisabolol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Laurate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Sodium Sulfate • Citric Acid • BHA • Parfum
Octocrylene 2.5% • Octyldodecanol • Microcrystalline Wax • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Cetyl Palmitate • Myristyl Myristate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glyceryl Glucoside • C20-40 Alkyl Stearate • Beeswax • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateNeutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AlcoholNeutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 21 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 21 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
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