"Avène - Couvrance Beautifying Lip Balm SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.70% - 1.05%, uvinul a plus 0.70% - 1.05% and uvinul t 0.70% - 1.00%.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 13.10£ up to 17.90£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 25% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

isopropyl myristate 4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2% - 2.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.8% - 2.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

caprylic/capric triglyceride 25% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Potential irritants

ci 15850 1.2% - 1.4%

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A red colorant

ci 15850 0.95% - 1.15%

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A red colorant

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

isopropyl myristate 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 25% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

tridecyl trimellitate 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecyl trimellitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl myristate, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Synthetic wax, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Ci 15850, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Ci 15850, Saccharin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecyl trimellitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl myristate, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Synthetic wax, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Ci 15850, Saccharin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecyl trimellitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl myristate, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Synthetic wax, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Ci 15850, Saccharin, Tocopheryl acetate

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WIMJ similarity score		33%	31%	31%	26%	26%	24%	24%	24%	23%	23%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +19 more	Common: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum bisabolol +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol squalane +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: linoleic acid cera alba +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: jojoba esters persea gratissima fruit extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: butyrospermum parkii butter zinc oxide	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +24 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +5 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? tridecyl trimellitate Has skin benefit? +55 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? brassica campestris seed oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +13 more	polyisobutene Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? beeswax Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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