The full comparison.
Disclosure: published by Numbrrrz, a competing brand. Based on published ingredient lists for each brand’s standard lip balm; formulas vary by variety and change over time, so check the current label.
| Feature | ChapStick | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary moisturizer | Organic Coconut Oil | White petrolatum / mineral oil |
| Barrier ingredient | Organic Beeswax | Petrolatum + paraffin wax |
| Contains camphor/menthol | No added menthol (Peppermint uses organic peppermint essential oil) | Yes (in many varieties) |
| Contains petroleum | No | Yes — primary ingredient |
| Organic ingredients | Yes — all oils certified organic | No |
| Ingredient count | 4 | 10-20+ |
| Preservative approach | Vitamin E — a natural antioxidant | BHT, methylparaben, propylparaben (varies by product) |
| USDA Organic certified | Yes | Not sold as USDA Organic certified |
| Size | 0.5 oz (14 g) tube | 0.15 oz (4 g) stick |
Comparing cost? See our organic lip balm price-per-ounce table, with list prices from each brand’s own site.
It depends on what you want.
If you want sun protection, choose a lip product labeled with SPF. Numbrrrz is a moisturizing balm and has no SPF.
If you like ChapStick's texture, scent or format, it may still be the right pick for you. Formulas vary by variety and change over time, so check the current label.
If you prefer a short, USDA Organic plant-oil-and-beeswax balm in a larger 0.5 oz (14 g) tube, Numbrrrz is built for that.
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More on the ingredients in this comparison.