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Nuxe Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm, Rêve de Miel Versus Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel

Lip Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on August 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

When to use

47 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
91% use every day
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149 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Nuxe Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm, Rêve de Miel 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Doesn't Work (2) Drying (1) Expensive (1)
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hailey thebest

26 days ago
Review

Not great but still an ok lip balm

#expensive
#light scent
#doesn't work
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Elina L

8 months ago
Review

Doesn't work for me. I almost get drier lips from using it.

#drying
#doesn't work

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 5 ratings
Strong Scent (3) Light (3) Irritating (2)
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Mia 🤍

19 days ago
Review

I can't even use this the fragrance is sooo strong it feels wrong to put it on my skin

#strong scent
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~ ~

2 months ago
Review

very fragranced so probably not the best for sensitive skin even though it’s marketed as such. gave it 2* because my skin can tolerate it when my barrier is ok and it’s fine as a moisturiser. also feel like it’s quite an expensive product given the size haha.

#expensive
#light
#absorbs well
#strong scent