Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 Versus Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 versus Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment .

Published on April 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

Lip Moisturizer German Brand Germany

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

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

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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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

Octyldodecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C10-18 Triglycerides • Peg-8 Beeswax • Polyethylene • Cera Alba • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Petrolatum • Glycerin • Bisabolol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • BHA • Tocopherol

Octyldodecanol • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Panthenol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Water • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Bisabolol • Beeswax • C20-40 Alkyl Stearate • Magnesium Stearate • Magnesium Sulfate

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Ingredients Explained

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Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glycerin

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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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Bisabolol

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

38% are loved or liked

13% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

6% have no rating yet

37% are loved or liked

5% have mixed ratings

47% are disliked or very disliked

11% have no rating yet

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

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Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment 19 ingredients

4.1 /5

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Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

Shayan

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use,...

This is the best lip balm ever. Using it once before bed keeps my lips soft and hydrated for hours and hours, minimising my daytime lip balm use, if I skip it for a few days I'm more likely to get peeling lips. I always stock up when I or my family or friends go to the USA.

Pro tip: cut open the tube when you think it's finished. I have used a cut-open tube since September 2023 (it's now March 2024) and there is PLENTY left. Shout out to Tana Mongeau for introducing me to this.