"Blistex - Ultra lip balm SPF 50+" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

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 0.10% - 0.45%, tinosorb s 0.90% - 1.35%, avobenzone 1.20% - 1.80%, uvinul a plus 0.95% - 1.45% and octinoxate 1.50% - 2.20%.

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 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.

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The product retails for 15.97$ in the United States and for 2.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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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?

infused with antioxidants, vitamins C & E, it helps seal in moisture to keep them hydrated, whilst protecting them from the sun.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, 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: petrolatum

cera microcristallina 4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

dimethicone 1.5% - 2.2%

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

isopropyl myristate 1.9% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Sun protection

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.2% - 1.8%

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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 0.95% - 1.45%

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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

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

cera microcristallina 4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

benzophenone-3 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

isopropyl myristate 1.9% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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ozokerite 22% - 33%

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Used to thicken the product consistency

tridecyl neopentanoate 6.3% - 9.5%

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octyldodecanol 4.8% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Ozokerite, Tridecyl neopentanoate, Octyldodecanol, Cera microcristallina, Petrolatum, Myristyl myristate, Isopropyl myristate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Benzophenone-3, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Oryzanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aroma, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharin, Sorbic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Vanillin, Benzophenone-3

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WIMJ similarity score		50%	50%	50%	49%	47%	45%	45%	43%	42%	41%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 31	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	petrolatum benzophenone-3 +9 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol panthenol +11 more	Common: petrolatum isopropyl myristate +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +3 more	Common: petrolatum isopropyl myristate +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lanolin +5 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: lanolin butyrospermum parkii butter extract +9 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: copernicia cerifera wax glycerin +5 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lanolin +8 more	Common: petrolatum Other: paraffinum liquidum tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: petrolatum benzophenone-3 +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more	Common: petrolatum cera microcristallina +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum octocrylene +2 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +9 more
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Potential Irritants	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	aroma Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	ozokerite Has skin benefit? tridecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +36 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? synthetic beeswax Has skin benefit? +24 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +31 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydrogenated coconut oil Has skin benefit? ozokerite Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Blistex Ultra lip balm SPF 50+

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Sun protection

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