Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick Versus Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube
Updated on February 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and oils
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Ingredient Info
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick 11 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick 11 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterIngredient Ratings
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick 11 ingredients
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick 11 ingredients
El mejor bálsamo del mundo, dura muchísimo e hidrata muy biten. Amo Palmer’s.
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 12 ingredients
Initially worked OK, but I developed painful red cracks at the corners of my mouth after a few uses.
Hate it
The worst thing I ever bought. This smells like wet dirt with mint. And it gives the cooling effect like too much.
