O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair & Protect SPF 15 Versus Blistex Lip Medex
Updated on December 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair & Protect SPF 15 21 ingredients
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
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O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair & Protect SPF 15 21 ingredients
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BeeswaxPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumAroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaIngredient Ratings
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O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair & Protect SPF 15 21 ingredients
Blistex Lip Medex 16 ingredients
Reviews
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O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair & Protect SPF 15 21 ingredients
I’ve been through a few of these, which is pretty rare for me to buy the same lip balm twice, but I do really like it. And I much prefer the spf version to the regular, for some reason it’s a lot smoother and doesn’t crumble like the other one does.
It’s got a more matte finish which I quite like, but it doesn’t leave my lips feeling as nice as some others. Also it doesn’t feel great to put on Show more