Nivea Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 Versus Nivea Delicious Drop Lip Balm SPF 11 - Peach & Vanilla
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBarium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 73360
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPolyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Diisostearyl Malate, Ceresin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclodextrin, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Parfum, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, CI 15985, Blue 1 Lake, CI 45380
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate yet.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
