Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Lip Treatment
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolStrong evidence
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 13 moreGood evidence
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glycine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: methicone, argania spinosa kernel oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Thymus serpyllum extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Triethylhexanoin~29–36%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTriisostearin~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolysilicone-15~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Polyethylene~2.9–3.6%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.9–3.6%
- 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 methoxycinnamateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMicrocrystalline wax~1.4–1.7%
Sucrose tetraisostearate~1.2–1.4%
Butylene glycol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolWater~0.7–1.05%
Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.7–1%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateThymus serpyllum extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronatePotentilla erecta root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateGlycine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineTaurine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed silk~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkHydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.45–0.65%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.5–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeBht~0.45–0.65%
Citronellol~0.35–0.6%
Linalool~0.35–0.6%
Geraniol~0.3–0.6%
Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeTetradecene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.5–0.75%
Theanine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTin oxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIron oxides~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Triethylhexanoin, Triisostearin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polysilicone-15, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Microcrystalline wax, Sucrose tetraisostearate, Butylene glycol, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Thymus serpyllum extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Potentilla erecta root extract, Trehalose, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycine, Taurine, Tocopheryl acetate, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopherol, Simethicone, Bht, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, Methicone, Tetradecene, Silica, Theanine, Mica, Tin oxide, Parfum, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Clé de Peau Beauté - UV Protective Lip Treatment" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.75% - 1.10%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.30%, uvinul a plus 0.80% - 1.20% and octinoxate 4.10% - 5.00%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails for 50.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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