Carmex Pineapple & Mint Tube
- Moisturizing
- Sun protection
- Mineral oil
- petrolatum
- lanolin
- Octinoxate
- +4 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
WIMJ summary for sun protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
Organic filters
Ingredient | UVB | UVA I | UVA II | Stability |
---|---|---|---|---|
benzophenone-3 | ||||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, theobroma cacao seed butter.
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, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | |||
HIGH | |||
HIGH |
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Sun protection | |
Moisturizing |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
---|---|---|
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||
benzophenone-3 | ||
parfum |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
| 23% - 34% |
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
| 6.6% - 9.9% |
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
| 5.3% - 7.9% |
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Questions
Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
- The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197
- Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skin
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring