Blistex Five Star Protection Lip Balm SPF 30, 2 Count

Name: Blistex - Five Star Protection Lip Balm SPF 30, 2 Count
Brand: Blistex

SPF 30

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Sun protection
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
Avobenzone
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
cetyl dimethicone
dimethicone
Octinoxate
euphorbia cerifera cera
Sunflower seed oil
homosalate
myristyl myristate
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
Wheat Germ Oil
+8 more

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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$6.75

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Size: 0.15 oz

Five Star Lip Protection, Lip Balm, Moisture Shield with SPF 30, 1 stick,

Product summary

We believe that "Blistex - Five Star Protection Lip Balm SPF 30, 2 Count" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 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: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 7.50% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. 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.

Price

The product retails for 6.75$ in the United States.

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary 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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

". . dryness, sun, heat, cold, and wind."

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WIMJ summary for 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: panthenol.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
triticum vulgare germ oil	HIGH
carthamus tinctorius seed oil	HIGH
cetyl dimethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
calendula officinalis flower extract
citric acid
euphorbia cerifera cera

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface	23% - 34%
bis-stearyl dimethicone	3.9% - 5.9%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	4.2% - 6.3%
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	3.8% - 5.6%
cetyl dimethicone A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture	2.8% - 4.2%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	1.9% - 2.9%
euphorbia cerifera cera Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture	1.8% - 2.7%
aroma An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients	1.2% - 1.8%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	1.2% - 1.8%
microcrystalline wax Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.9% - 1.3%
myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic	0.8% - 1.2%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	0.5% - 1.1%
ozokerite Used to thicken the product consistency	0.45% - 1.1%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.35% - 0.85%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.35% - 0.8%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
stearyl behenate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.9%
sucralose	0.3% - 0.75%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	0.3% - 0.7%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.3% - 0.7%
triticum vulgare germ oil A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).	0.35% - 0.8%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	3% Declared
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	2% Declared
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	10% Declared
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating	7.5% Declared
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	5% Declared
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface	0.35% - 0.85%
bis-stearyl dimethicone	0.4% - 0.9%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.65%
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	0.3% - 0.75%
cetyl dimethicone A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture	0.3% - 0.75%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.7%
euphorbia cerifera cera Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture	0.35% - 0.85%
aroma An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients	0.2% - 0.7%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.7%
microcrystalline wax Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.75%
myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic	0.3% - 0.75%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	0.3% - 0.7%
ozokerite Used to thicken the product consistency	0.2% - 0.8%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.65%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.6%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
stearyl behenate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.8%
sucralose	0.15% - 0.55%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	0.15% - 0.55%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.15% - 0.5%
triticum vulgare germ oil A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).	0.2% - 0.7%
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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: bisabolol octocrylene +4 more	Common: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +10 more	Common: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: glycerin jojoba esters +1 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone Other: beeswax ethylhexyl palmitate +4 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone Other: beeswax c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	aroma Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? euphorbia cerifera cera Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? euphorbia cerifera cera Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ethyl vanillin Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? blue 1 lake Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ethyl vanillin Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? blue 1 lake Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl butamido triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +4 more	spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? heptyl undecylenate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +6 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? oleic acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 Has skin benefit? bis-stearyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +45 more	c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +65 more	hydrogenated soybean oil Has skin benefit? bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 Has skin benefit? +23 more	c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? hydrogenated microcrystalline wax Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +17 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more