Aquaphor Lip Repair is a fragrance- and preservative-free lip ointment in a 0.35 fl oz squeeze tube, built on octyldodecanol, castor oil and waxes with panthenol, glycerin, shea butter, vitamins C and E and bisabolol (from chamomile). Aquaphor bills itself as the #1 dermatologist-recommended lip care brand and labels the tube for severely dry, chapped lips. Reviewers consistently find it fast-acting and comforting at a drugstore price. The trade-offs are minor: it contains beeswax, so it is not vegan, and a recent brand-site review complains of cracking tube caps.

Best for

Severely dry, chapped or cracked lips
Fragrance-sensitive users
A budget everyday or overnight lip ointment

What we love

Fragrance-, preservative- and paraben-free
Soothes chapped, cracked lips quickly in reviewer tests
Hygienic squeeze tube
Inexpensive and sold at most drugstores

Worth knowing

Contains beeswax, so it is not vegan
A recent brand-site review reports tube caps cracking

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

8.3Great

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Results30%8.2
Creators report quick relief and softer lips for chapped, peeling skin, matching the brand's claim of relieving dryness and soothing cracked lips.
Formula & ingredients20%8.0
A fragrance- and preservative-free occlusive base with castor oil, panthenol, glycerin and shea; it contains beeswax, so it is not vegan.
Texture & experience15%7.4
The squeeze tube is convenient and Byrdie found it worked quickly, though a recent brand-site review complains about cracking caps.
Value20%9.2
A drugstore-priced tube that lasts well and is sold widely in multipacks, far cheaper than prestige lip masks.
Community love15%8.4
A long-standing dermatologist and drugstore staple; creator coverage is smaller than viral prestige balms but consistently positive.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Slick, glossy ointment from a squeeze tube

Format

Lip balm

Fragrance

Fragrance-free

Size

0.35 fl oz / 10 ml

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Castor seed oil and octyldodecanol in a wax base with panthenol (provitamin B5), glycerin, shea butter, tocopherol/tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C) and bisabolol; no percentages published.

How to use

Apply to lips as needed throughout the day.

Free from (brand-stated)

fragrance
preservatives
parabens

Claims & certifications

Fragrance-free
Paraben-free

Full ingredient list (INCI)19 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Octyldodecanol,
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate,
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil,
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Glycerin,
Panthenol,
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2,
Water,
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate,
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
Hydrogenated Castor Oil,
Tocopherol,
Tocopheryl Acetate,
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate,
Bisabolol,
Beeswax,
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate,
Magnesium Stearate,
Magnesium Sulfate (as listed on Target)

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

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for 0.35 fl oz / 10 ml

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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Community

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is Aquaphor Lip Repair fragrance-free?

Yes. Aquaphor describes Lip Repair as preservative- and fragrance-free and specially formulated for sensitive lips; the tube is also labeled paraben-free.

What is the difference between Lip Repair and Lip Repair Stick?

Lip Repair is a squeeze-tube ointment, while Lip Repair Stick is a separate twist-up balm with its own formula. This listing covers the 0.35 fl oz tube.

Does Aquaphor Lip Repair contain petrolatum?

The tube's listed ingredients lead with octyldodecanol, an alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate wax and castor seed oil rather than petrolatum, unlike Aquaphor Healing Ointment.

How often can I apply it?

The directions say to apply to lips as needed. Reviewers often keep a tube on hand during the day and apply a thicker layer before bed.

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