PRODUCT REVIEW

Avène Sun Care Lip Stick SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cera alba 1.1% - 1.6%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.4% - 5.1%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Avène - Sun Care Lip Stick SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 3.40% - 5.10%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.90%, uvinul a plus 2.60% - 3.90% and uvasorb heb 2.10% - 3.10%.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 8.53£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9% - 2.9%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.6% - 3.9%

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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

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2.1% - 3.1%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

beeswax 1% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

cera alba 1.1% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydrogenated castor oil 0.55% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cera alba 1.1% - 1.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

butylene glycol cocoate 3.3% - 4.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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octyldodecanol 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

polyethylene 4.3% - 6.4%

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Used to thicken the product's texture

butylene glycol cocoate 3.3% - 4.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Butylene glycol cocoate, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Beeswax, Cera alba, Hydrogenated castor oil, Water, Aluminum hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Oxothiazolidine, Saccharin, Sodium benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water

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WIMJ similarity score		32%	27%	24%	20%	18%	17%	16%	16%	16%	15%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: beeswax bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine titanium dioxide +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more	Common: beeswax cera alba +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter zinc oxide	Common: cera alba diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinyl palmitate +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: arginine ethylhexyl triazone +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: panthenol avena sativa kernel extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more Other: niacinamide cyanocobalamin +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	bht Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +13 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? +13 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	lauric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +16 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? butylene glycol cocoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +10 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? butylene glycol cocoate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	ozokerite Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	diisopropyl adipate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	potassium salicylate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more

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Avène Sun Care Lip Stick SPF50+

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