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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ versus Himalaya Lip Balm .

Published on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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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
spf rating
25
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

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum 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.

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Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Himalaya Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Himalaya Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Himalaya Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Himalaya Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

34% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
86% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ 35 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
M123's avatar

M123

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

feels great, I wanted to love it completely but it just doesn’t stay on the lips long enough to hit the mark for my insane lip product standards.

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Ylenia

7 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Unscented version
Handy lip spf that leaves the lips well moisturized and slighlty shiny, no white cast or bad taste

Himalaya Lip Balm 14 ingredients

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