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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm versus Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream .

Published on October 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Lip Moisturizer French Brand France
Lip Moisturizer French Brand France

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
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
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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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Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

25% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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sword

10 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Non-Sticky, Non-Shiny :)
I've been looking for a lip moisturizer that looks natural and not like I'm wearing something on my lips and this one is...

Non-Sticky, Non-Shiny :)
I've been looking for a lip moisturizer that looks natural and not like I'm wearing something on my lips and this one is perfect. It makes my lips so soft and makes them look velvety instead of oddly shiny.

Also it doesn't have any comedogenic ingredients, unlike most lip moisturizers, so you won't get zits around your lips from using this!

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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ljhayes

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at...

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.

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