Nivea Shimmer Lip Care Versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick

Nivea Shimmer Lip Care Versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick Detailed comparison of Nivea Shimmer Lip Care versus Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Ricinus Communis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. Octyldodecanol Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Beeswax Cocoglycerides Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Hydrogenated Castor Oil Mica Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Titanium Dioxide Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Persea Gratissima Oil Tocopherol Ascorbyl Palmitate Hydrolyzed Pearl Hydrolyzed Silk Parfum Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone BHT Iron Oxides CI 15850 Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Beeswax, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Titanium Dioxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Hydrolyzed Silk, Parfum, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, BHT, Iron Oxides, CI 15850 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Panthenol Dimethicone Water Tocopheryl Acetate Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Beeswax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid. It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water. As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate. Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like: Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2. It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin. Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb. Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity. In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own). Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient. Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser. People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax. Beeswax's wax esters are derived primarily from palmitic and oleic acid (C16 and C18:1). Both of these fall within the C11-C24 feeding window. The Malassezia yeast can potentially cleave these esters and release usable fatty acids, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. However, not everyone will react to this ingredient. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory pot