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Blistex Medicated Berry Lip Balm with SPF 15, Lip Moisturizer

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.75%Theobroma cacao seed butter 0.2% - 0.8%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Blistex - Medicated Berry Lip Balm with SPF 15, Lip Moisturizer" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 2.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

This lip product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Medicated Berry Lip Balm with SPF 15, Lip Moisturizer

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

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).

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

beeswax 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

dimethicone 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

ethylhexyl dimethyl paba 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare

benzophenone-3 2.5%

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

titanium dioxide 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

camphor 5.1% - 7.7%

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parfum 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 1.8% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

isopropyl palmitate 1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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beeswax 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

camphor 5.1% - 7.7%

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cetyl alcohol 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Beeswax, Camphor, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Parfum, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isopropyl stearate, Lanolin, Lanolin oil, Menthol, Methylparaben, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Propylparaben, Ci 15850, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Beeswax, Camphor, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Aroma, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isopropyl stearate, Lanolin, Lanolin oil, Menthol, Methylparaben, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Propylparaben, Ci 15850, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		49%	43%	40%	38%	38%	36%	35%	34%	31%	30%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 18	SPF 20
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +17 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate helianthus annuus seed oil +5 more	Common: petrolatum lanolin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: petrolatum petrolatum +13 more Other: limnanthes alba seed oil limnanthes alba seed oil +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum lanolin +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	Common: lanolin benzophenone-3 +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: lanolin beeswax +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate prunus armeniaca kernel oil +2 more	Common: lanolin theobroma cacao seed butter +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: lanolin benzophenone-3 +2 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: lanolin petrolatum +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +10 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	menthol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +10 more	mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus aurantifolia peel oil Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +4 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenol Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	beeswax Has skin benefit? camphor Has skin benefit? +45 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? synthetic beeswax Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +23 more	unknown Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +56 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +10 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	beeswax Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl dimethyl paba Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +14 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Blistex Medicated Berry Lip Balm with SPF 15, Lip Moisturizer

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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