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Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm Versus Rohto Mentholatum Water Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++ - Fragrance Free

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
French Brand France
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on September 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Abrasive

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

When to use

16 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
8 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
88% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Uriage Bariederm Cica-Lips Protecting Balm 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
brookefowler's avatar

Brooke Fowler

6 months ago
Review

The best ever. Used to use cerave healing ointment or aquaphor but my lips needed something extra. I had been using lip sleeping masks but suspected they were contributing to my chin breakouts. I have very sensitive dry acne prone skin. It seemed everything made for the lips either had a problematic ingredient or wasn’t long lasting enough. I researched and found this product. It’s amazing. I put Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#no scent

Rohto Mentholatum Water Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++ 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Light (2)
anemone's avatar

anemone

6 months ago
Review

just used this for the first time, and i really like it already. it goes on smoothly, and it doesn’t have the over-the-top sunscreen taste that seems to be in almost every american sunscreen lip balm (even though this one uses US approved filters).

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
shaquile_Oatmeal's avatar

Shaquile oatmeal

12 days ago
Review

No sunscreen scent, little sticky but not a problem since not too sticky, good moisturizing. Makes lips healther!

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent