ChapStick Moisturizer, Cool Mint Flavor, Lip Balm Tube, Skin Protectant, Lip Care, SPF 15, - 12 Sticks

Name: ChapStick - Moisturizer, Cool Mint Flavor, Lip Balm Tube, Skin Protectant, Lip Care, SPF 15, - 12 Sticks
Brand: ChapStick

SPF 15Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium·2 UV filters

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Sun protection

SPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrum

Weak protectionSPF under 30

SPF 15Broad spectrumChemical filtersNo white cast

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Octinoxate

Avobenzone

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

OctinoxateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUVBOctinoxate. 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 irritating7.5%

AvobenzoneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUVA1Avobenzone. 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%

Moisturizing

Petrolatum, Lanolin + 6 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Moisturizer, Cool Mint Flavor, Lip Balm Tube, Skin Protectant, Lip Care, SPF 15, .”

From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, isocetyl stearate.

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

PetrolatumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss41.4%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~4.8–7.2%

Isocetyl stearateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.8–4.1%

LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum 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~1.9–2.9%

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~1.5–2.2%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~3.3–4.9%

Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.6–1.4%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. 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 irritatingHigh7.5%

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~5.4–8.1%est.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium3%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl lanolate—3/5~2.2–3.3%est.

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sun protection

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.

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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

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Petrolatum41.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Parfum~5.4–8.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Copernicia cerifera wax~4.8–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl alcohol~3.3–4.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Isocetyl stearate~2.8–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Isopropyl lanolate~2.2–3.3%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Cleansing

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Lanolin~1.9–2.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingCleansing

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

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Paraffinum liquidum~1.5–2.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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

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Paraffin~0.6–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Saccharin~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopheryl linoleate/oleate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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White wax

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Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Unknown, Petrolatum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Parfum, Copernicia cerifera wax, Cetyl alcohol, Isocetyl stearate, Isopropyl lanolate, Lanolin, Paraffinum liquidum, Paraffin, Saccharin, Tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown

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Product summary

"ChapStick - Moisturizer, Cool Mint Flavor, Lip Balm Tube, Skin Protectant, Lip Care, SPF 15, - 12 Sticks" "is a broad spectrum lip sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this lip sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared) and octinoxate 7.50% (declared).

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 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.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

ChapStickMoisturizer, Cool Mint Flavor, Lip Balm Tube, Skin Protectant, Lip Care, SPF 15, - 12 Sticks

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