Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment vs PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores 7.4/9.8 vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment at 3.3/9.8. PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E wins for hydration.
Head to head
Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment
Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E
Score comparison
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
PATRICK TA WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
PATRICK TA WINSIngredient Transparency
PATRICK TA WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
10% overlapOnly in Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment
16 unique
Only in PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E
27 unique
Why PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E comes out ahead
Where PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.3 compared to Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment's 2.6. With Microcrystalline Wax in its top ingredients, PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores 3.8 here versus 2.0 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E brings Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Stevia Rebaudiana Extract as actives, while kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment relies on Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, and Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E gets the nod here with its 7.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment or PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E?
Based on ingredient analysis, PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment and PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Kiehl's Since 1851 Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment and PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.