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7.1

Blistex

Medicated lip balm

Name: Blistex Medicated lip balm
Brand: Blistex

lip-care

Overall score7.1

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✶ Hero ingredients

#1Beeswax

Natural wax occlusive

#3Cetyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol that softens skin

#5Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

Wax

Score breakdown

Overall

7.1

Hydration Efficacy7.5

Irritation Risk8.7

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.6

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Blistex Medicated lip balm stand out

Blistex Medicated lip balm is a solid lip-care with an overall score of 7.1/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Lanolin Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.5) and low irritation risk (8.7). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Cetyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Isopropyl Myristate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
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Lanolin Oil
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
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Mineral Oil
Softens and smooths — #12 in the INCI list
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Softens and smooths — #19 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

25 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Beeswax #2Camphor #3Cetyl Alcohol #4Cetyl Palmitate #5Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax #6Flavor #7Isopropyl Myristate #8Lanolin #9Lanolin Oil #10Menthol #11Methyl Salicylate #12Mineral Oil #13Ozokerite #14Paraffin #15Petrolatum #16Phenoxyethanol #17Polybutene #18Red 6 Lake #19Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter #20Titanium Dioxide Apply Liberally 15 Minutes Before Sun Exposure Reapply At Least Every 2 Hours • Use A Water Resistant Sunscreen If Swimming Or Sweating Children Under 6 Months Of Age: Ask A Doctor Card Is 100% Recyclable #21©2017 Blistex Inc #2241388 00046 9 #23Box 5392 #24Oak Brook #25Il 60522-5392

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Eucerin Eucerin Lip Activ Soin Actif Levres Stick 4.8G (lip Care)6.7

Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient14
Locks moisture in5
Softens and smooths5
Keeps the product fresh1

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