Blistex Lip Medex, 3 pack
A cheap, cooling medicated lip ointment, best for people who like the tingle and smell.
The short version
- People who like a cooling, medicated feel on chapped lips
- Anyone who wants a cheap multipack to keep in several places
- You are sensitive to fragrance, menthol or camphor
- You dislike medicinal smells
- You prefer a stick or tube over a jar
What owners like
- Fast cooling feel on dry, sore lips
- Thick, Vaseline like texture that stays on
- Helps restore moisture, according to comparison write-ups
Common complaints
- Strong medicinal smell from the camphor and menthol
- The tingle can feel too strong for some people
- Fragrance and menthol are flagged by an ingredient database as possible irritants
- Jar packaging means applying with a finger
Based on The Blistex product page, the FDA drug label on DailyMed, an INCIDecoder ingredient breakdown and a Skincare Enthusiast comparison with Carmex. No independent hands on test was found..
Research scores
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Ownership
- Feb 2023
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A medicated lip ointment in a small blue jar, with camphor, menthol and phenol for a cooling feel on a petrolatum base, sold here as a 3 pack.
- Marketed by Blistex for quick cooling relief of dry, irritated lips
- Labeled for temporary relief of pain and itching from minor lip irritation
- Labeled to protect chapped or cracked lips and shield them from wind and cold
- Petrolatum base, which an ingredient database rates as a strong occlusive
- Alcohol free
A low cost pick for people who like a cooling, medicated balm on dry or chapped lips. The trade-offs are a strong medicinal smell, a tingle that some find too strong, added fragrance, and a jar you dip a finger into.
How it compares
Specs
- Active ingredients
- Camphor 1.0%, menthol 1.0%, phenol 0.54% (external analgesics); petrolatum 59.14% (lip protectant)
- Base
- Petrolatum with beeswax, cocoa butter, castor oil and lanolin
- Contains
- Flavors, fragrances and saccharin
- Format
- Jar ointment
- Jar sizes listed
- 7.08 g and 10.75 g
- Directions
- Ages 2 and up, apply up to 3 to 4 times daily
Worth knowing
- For children under 2, ask a doctor
- Do not use on deep wounds, animal bites or serious burns
- Avoid contact with the eyes and large areas of the body
- Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens or lasts more than 7 days
- Keep out of reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control
Questions
What are the active ingredients in Blistex Lip Medex?
Camphor 1.0%, menthol 1.0% and phenol 0.54% as external analgesics, plus petrolatum 59.14% as a lip protectant.
Why does Lip Medex tingle?
It contains camphor and menthol, which give a cooling feel.
How often can you use Lip Medex?
The label says no more than 3 to 4 times daily for ages 2 and up.
Can kids use Blistex Lip Medex?
The label covers ages 2 and up. For children under 2, it says to ask a doctor.
Is Lip Medex the same as Carmex?
No. Both use camphor and menthol, but they are different formulas from different brands.
Sources
- Blistex: Lip Medex
- DailyMed: Blistex Lip Medex drug label
- INCIDecoder: Blistex Lip Medex ingredients
- The Skincare Enthusiast: Carmex vs Blistex
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.