Duke Cannon Supply Co Cannon Balm 140 Degrees Tactical Lip Protectant
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 4 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
MoisturizingAdansonia digitata oil, Ricinus communis seed oil + 5 moreGood evidence
“*Baobab Oil, *Beeswax, *Blood Orange Essential Oil, *Calendula Extract, Castor Oil, Ceresine Wax, Hydrated Silica, Hydroxystearic/Linoleic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Natural Flavor, *Olive Oil, *Peppermint Essential Oil, Polyisobutene, Rice Bran Wax, *Rosemary Extract, *Stevia, *Tea Tree Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Red 6.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, ricinus communis seed oil.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~23–34%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.7–7.1%
- 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 methoxycinnamateEthylhexyl salicylate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateBenzophenone-3~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-3Adansonia digitata oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilBeeswax~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calendula officinalis extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractRicinus communis seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCeresin~0.85–1.3%
Hydrated silica~0.95–1.45%
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~0.5–1.15%
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMentha piperita oil~0.15–0.65%
Polyisobutene~0.35–0.75%
Oryza sativa bran wax~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolCi 15850~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Adansonia digitata oil, Beeswax, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Calendula officinalis extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Ceresin, Unknown, Hydrated silica, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Parfum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Mentha piperita oil, Polyisobutene, Oryza sativa bran wax, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Unknown, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Ci 15850
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Product summary
"Duke Cannon Supply Co - Cannon Balm 140 Degrees Tactical Lip Protectant" "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, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
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: oxybenzone 3.70% - 5.60%, avobenzone 23.00% - 34.00%, octinoxate 4.70% - 7.10% and octisalate 4.40% - 6.60%.
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 8.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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