Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub versus Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm .
Published on August 14, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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 fragrances and oils
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Lip Mask
Lip masks are used to add moisture to the lips; these are most commonly used overnight.
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
Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub 17 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 Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
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Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub 17 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub 17 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Octyldodecanol • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Cera Alba • Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • BHT • Aroma • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 42090
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceNivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolNivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilNivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butyrospermum 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 ButterNivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub 17 ingredients
Nivea Smoothness Lip Balm 18 ingredients
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Nivea Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Caring Lip Scrub 17 ingredients
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