La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Lips Hydration Restore Lip BalmThe Derma Co
1% Vitamin C Brightening Lip BalmA lip care built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A lip care built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 9.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Silica Silylate
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Silica Silylate
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin8
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Paraffin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / —
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (in both products)
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Viscosity Controlling
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsion Stabilising
Antioxidant
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →
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