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 | Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base ingredients | Organic Coconut Oil + Organic Jojoba Oil | Petrolatum + lanolin |
| Contains lanolin | No | Yes |
| Contains petroleum | No | Yes — primary ingredient |
| Organic certified | Yes | No |
| Preservative approach | Vitamin E (natural antioxidant) | BHT, tocopheryl acetate (synthetic vitamin E) |
| Size | 0.5 oz (14 g) tube | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) tube |
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 Kiehl's Lip Balm #1'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.