Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingBeeswax, Lanolin oil + 2 moreGood evidence
“Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, lanolin 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Benzophenone-3 + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare
More about Ethylhexyl dimethyl pabaBenzophenone-3~4.9–7.4%
- 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-3Ozokerite~4.3–6.4%
Glyceryl rosinate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl lactate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl lactate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Lanolin oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Lanolin oilCetyl acetate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Beeswax~1.2–1.9%
- 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 BeeswaxTocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolAcetylated lanolin alcohol~0.55–1.3%
Styrene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.4–0.95%
Bht~0.3–0.75%
Vegetable oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilZea mays starch~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.35%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Benzophenone-3, Ozokerite, Glyceryl rosinate, Cetyl lactate, Myristyl lactate, Lanolin oil, Cetyl acetate, Unknown, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Acetylated lanolin alcohol, Unknown, Styrene, Microcrystalline wax, Bht, Vegetable oil, Zea mays starch, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Iron oxides, Ci 77492
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Product summary
"Elizabeth Arden - Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 4.90% - 7.40%.
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 product 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 22.44$ in the United States, from 11.90£ up to 21.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 21.00£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Risk Assessment of Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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