"Colorescience - Sunforgettable Lip Shine SPF 35 - Clear" 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 lip sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This lip sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 39.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It features an SPF 35 rating to block harmful, aging UV rays while giving your lips a soft, natural sheen.

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This product contains oligopeptides. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

oligopeptides 0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It features an SPF 35 rating to block harmful, aging UV rays while giving your lips a soft, natural sheen.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone.

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: oligopeptides

oligopeptides 0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

phenyl trimethicone 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

iron oxides 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

titanium dioxide 0.35% - 0.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

oligopeptides 0.6% - 1.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

zinc oxide 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Potential irritants

mentha viridis leaf oil 2% - 3%

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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

ci 75470 0.05% - 0.1%

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Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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zinc oxide 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

phenyl trimethicone 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer 6.2% - 9.3%

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Phenyl trimethicone, Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl acetate, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Elaeis guineensis extract, Oligopeptides, Mica, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77163, Silica, Ci 75470, Tin oxide, Cetyl dimethicone

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WIMJ similarity score		33%	30%	29%	28%	27%	27%	27%	25%	25%	25%
SPF	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 75	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	oligopeptides caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: linoleic acid cera alba +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride zinc oxide Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride zinc oxide Other: argania spinosa kernel oil beeswax +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: stearyl dimethicone	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +5 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: colloidal oatmeal glycerin +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone cetyl dimethicone +5 more Other: colloidal oatmeal colloidal oatmeal +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: arginine beeswax +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? mentha viridis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +5 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +4 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +17 more	oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? beeswax Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Lip Shine SPF 35 - Clear

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Sunscreen filters

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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