Blistex Silk & Shine Lip Protectant Spf 15 Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 3 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Phenyl trimethicone + 9 moreStrong evidence
“13 oz Balm Blistex Silk Shine Lip Moisturizer 0 13 oz Balm Blistex Silk Shine Lip Protectant Spf 15 0 13 oz Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, 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: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AromaMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Arachidyl alcohol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~3.7–5.6%
Behenyl alcohol~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Aroma~2.2–3.3%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneIsostearoyl hydrolyzed silk~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaMicrocrystalline wax~0.9–1.4%
Paraffinum liquidum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumOzokerite~0.6–1.35%
Panthenyl ethyl ether~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherParaffin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePetrolatum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhenyl trimethicone~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePolybutene~0.2–0.8%
Saccharin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDimethicone2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateEthylhexyl salicylate4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateArachidyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
Behenyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Aroma~0.15–0.5%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneIsostearoyl hydrolyzed silk~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaMicrocrystalline wax~0.15–0.55%
Paraffinum liquidum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumOzokerite~0.15–0.6%
Panthenyl ethyl ether~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherParaffin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePetrolatum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhenyl trimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePolybutene~0.05–0.3%
Saccharin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Aroma, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isostearoyl hydrolyzed silk, Mica, Microcrystalline wax, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl trimethicone, Polybutene, Saccharin, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Aroma, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isostearoyl hydrolyzed silk, Mica, Microcrystalline wax, Paraffinum liquidum, Ozokerite, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl trimethicone, Polybutene, Saccharin, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl acetate
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Product summary
"Blistex - Silk & Shine Lip Protectant Spf 15 Balm" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. 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.
Price
The product retails for 7.12$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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