Aquaphor Lip Repair

Common questions

Is Aquaphor Lip Repair healthy?

Aquaphor Lip Repair scores 55/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. Aquaphor Lip Repair scores 55/100 -- the highest mainstream lip product because there's no fragrance, no parabens, no formaldehyde releasers, and no chemical sunscreens.

How does Aquaphor Lip Repair compare to other lip care?

Aquaphor Lip Repair ranks #27 of 33 lip care in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Santa Cruz Paleo Bee & Beef Balm Lip Balm at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Aquaphor Lip Repair's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glycerin, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Bisabolol count in its favor; Petrolatum (41%), Mineral Oil, Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Aquaphor Lip Repair

Aquaphor
55 Fair
$8.36 · 0.35 fl oz · $11.94 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Beiersdorf
Category Lip Care
Summary

Aquaphor Lip Repair scores 55/100 -- the highest mainstream lip product because there's no fragrance, no parabens, no formaldehyde releasers, and no chemical sunscreens. Active is Petrolatum 41% (USP white petrolatum). The inactive list adds glycerin, panthenol (provitamin B5), bisabolol (chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), chamomilla recutita extract, and ceresin/mineral oil. The petroleum-source occlusive base is the dominant ingredient and is the main score limiter -- otherwise the inactive list is genuinely cleaner than essentially every other mainstream balm except plain Vaseline. Owned by Beiersdorf.

Key ingredients 10

Bisabolol
Very Good

Chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory. Soothing and skin-calming.

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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Very Good

Plant-derived butter rich in fatty acids. Excellent emollient.

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Glycerin
Good

Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.

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Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
Good

Skin-conditioning agent that supports barrier repair. Well-studied and safe.

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Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Good

Antioxidant vitamin E ester. Safe and well-tolerated.

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Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Good

Chamomile extract. Soothing and well-tolerated.

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Petrolatum (41%)
Bad

Petroleum jelly occlusive at active-ingredient concentration. Cosmetic-grade USP is purified but petrochemical source remains the main concern.

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Mineral Oil
Bad

Petroleum distillate occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is refined but Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) contamination remains a documented industry concern.

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Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol

Wool-grease emollient. Effective moisturizer but well-documented contact allergen -- a top-50 cosmetic sensitizer.

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Ceresin
Bad

Petroleum-derived wax.

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