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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick .

Published on December 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Lip Mask American Brand United States
Lip Moisturizer German Brand Germany

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.

Price

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
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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.

This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.

Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.

Learn more about Beeswax

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Butter

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

13% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair Night Treatment 24 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings

Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick 14 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
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volleyballll4eva

9 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

It hydrates the lips and keeps them protected, but also makes your lips look glossy at the same time

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