Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 Versus Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 versus Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick .

Published on December 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

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

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick

Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 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

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 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

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 16 ingredients

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick 14 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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Petrolatum • Lanolin • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Isopropyl Palmitate • Ozokerite • Aroma • Beeswax • Cetyl Esters • Paraffin • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Stevia Rebaudiana Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

What it does: Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.

This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

Petrolatum

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.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

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Vaseline Lip Therapy + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

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