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Lip Repair vs Avocado Eye Cream

Aquaphor Lip Repair edges out Kiehl's Avocado Eye Cream, 8.3 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the Avocado Eye Cream is stronger on texture and feel.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Aquaphor Lip Repair

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Kiehl's Avocado Eye Cream

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.3Great
7.4Good
Results30% of score
8.2
7.6
Formula & ingredients20% of score
8.0
7.5
Texture & experience15% of score
7.4
7.6
Value20% of score
9.2
6.6
Community love15% of score
8.4
8.0
Community
No ratings yet
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
—/ 0.35 fl oz / 10 mlDrugstore
$40.00/ 0.5 fl oz / 14 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
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$84.50 / oz
What it does
  • Dryness relief
  • Flaking relief
  • Hydrating
  • Long-lasting moisture
  • Hydrating
  • Long-lasting moisture
  • Fine lines
  • Smoothing
Made for
All skin types, Dry skin, Sensitive skin
All skin types, Dry skin, Mature skin, Sensitive skin
Format
Lip balm
Cream
Texture
Slick, glossy ointment from a squeeze tube
Rich water-in-oil cream that releases a burst of water when rubbed between the fingers (brand description)
Fragrance-free
Yes
Yes
Claims
Fragrance-free, Paraben-free
Ophthalmologist-tested, Dermatologist-tested, Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Silicone-free
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Severely dry, chapped or cracked lips
  • • Fragrance-sensitive users
  • • A budget everyday or overnight lip ointment
  • • Dry or mature under-eye skin
  • • Prepping under-eyes before concealer
  • • Fragrance-sensitive users wanting a rich eye cream
Strengths
  • Fragrance-, preservative- and paraben-free
  • Soothes chapped, cracked lips quickly in reviewer tests
  • Hygienic squeeze tube
  • Rich, long-lasting hydration for dry under-eyes
  • Fragrance-, paraben-, silicone- and mineral oil-free
  • Ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-tested
Watch-outs
  • Contains beeswax, so it is not vegan
  • A recent brand-site review reports tube caps cracking
  • Expensive per milliliter
  • Some reviewers find it slightly greasy

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Lip Repair or Avocado Eye Cream?

Aquaphor Lip Repair edges out Kiehl's Avocado Eye Cream, 8.3 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the Avocado Eye Cream is stronger on texture and feel.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.